The epidemiology and incidence of dengue in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, during 2017-2019

• Published in: Saudi medical journal Vol. 42; no. 11; pp. 1173 - 1179
• Main Authors: Melebari, Sami, Bakri, Rowaida, Hafiz, Abdul, Qabbani, Fadel, Khogeer, Asim, Alharthi, Ismail, Alhazmi, Sultan, Almalki, Yehya, Bulkhi, Rasha, Gammash, Razaz, Hakim, Ashwaq, Alkhyami, Ahmed, Bazaid, Mohamed, Mohammad, Thanaa
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Riyadh Saudi Medical Journal 01.11.2021; Prince Sultan Military Medical City (PSMMC)
• Subjects: Age groups; Demographic aspects; Dengue; Dengue fever; Disease transmission; Epidemics; Epidemiology; Gender; Health risks; Original; Statistics; Saudi Arabia

Objectives: To study the epidemiology of dengue incidence and understand the dynamics of dengue transmission in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), between 2017-2019. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. Health and demographic data was obtained for all confirmed dengue cases in Makkah, KSA,...