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Temporal trends and public health implications of dengue in Guatemala: A decade of challenges and emerging threats (2013-2024).
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- Preparing for the tiny predators: Community readiness and perceptions of copepod-based dengue control in eastern guatemala.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2026Article
- A multicenter prospective observational multi-omics study protocol to identify biomarkers for severe dengue: COMBAT study clinical protocol.BMC infectious diseases · 2026Observational
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Abstract
Background: Dengue, a rapidly spreading arboviral disease transmitted by Objectives: This study aimed to identify a temporal trend of the dengue epidemic in Guatemala over a decade (2013-2024). Methods: We collected month- and year-wise dengue case data from 29 provinces between 2013 and October 15, 2024 from the Guatemala's Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance database. Additional age-stratified data for individuals under 18 years of age were extracted from the national dengue surveillance databases maintained by the Ministry of Public Health of Guatemala for 2019, 2023 and 2024. Results: The dengue cases increased significantly from 9357 in 2013 to 117,942 by October 15, 2024, with a notable rise in severe cases and associated mortality. Spatial dynamics also shifted, with the epicenter moving from Huehuetenango in 2019 to central Guatemala in 2024. Children aged 5-9 years were disproportionately affected, with hospitalization rates and case fatalities increasing significantly. Conclusions: These findings underscore a critical public health crisis, necessitating enhanced surveillance and year-round vector control to mitigate the growing dengue threat in Guatemala.
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