Indeed, Aedes aegypti (the primary vector) and Aedes albopictus (the secondary vector) have spread globally in recent years, aided by a variety of factors such as globalisation of trade, rapid urbanisation in developing countries associated with high population density, and rapid urbanisation in developed countries. Indeed, Aedes aegypti (the primary vector) and Aedes albopictus (the secondary vector) have spread globally in recent years, aided by a variety of factors such as trade globalisation, rapid urbanisation in developing countries associated with high population growth rates, and insufficient vector control.Inadequate water supply, as well as a deficient waste management system . In Africa, there is a scarcity of reliable epidemiological data on DENV infections.Because of the widespread belief that fevers are caused by malaria.
Dengue fever is one of the most prevalent arboviruses in the tropics. It is a potentially fatal disease, with approximately 500,000 cases of severe dengue each year and 2.5 % of deaths worldwide. While this endemic disease is wellknown in Africa, several data sources indicate a lack of understanding about its epidemiology. As well as severity in this area. Dengue fever outbreaks have occurred in several West African countries.
