PREVALENCE OF DENGUE FEVER DURING 2011 - 2012 IN PUNJAB

Pakistan has experienced a number of dengue fever outbreaks since 1992 and becoming most rapidly spreading mosquito born viral disease now a day. In present study prevalence of dengue fever recorded from November, 2011 to May, 2012. Data was collected from nine towns of Lahore. Results showed that total 11,283 dengue cases were reported in different hospitals of nine towns. Highest prevalence 18.3% was recorded in Data Ganj Baksh town, whereas in Gulberg and Cant Town was recorded 13.3% and 12.6% respectively. The prevalence in Allama Iqbal and Samanabad towns was found 11.9% in each. The least affected area was Wahga Town, where 1.5% prevalence was recorded. The highest prevalence of dengue fever (DF) with respect to sex was observed in males 89% (1192) in Samanabad town. The DF was more prevalent in females of Shalimar town (35%). The prevalence of DF with respect to age in age group 21 to 30 years was found highest (23.14%) among all age groups. The possible reason for higher prevalence of dengue fever in males and in people falling between 21 to 30 years of age can be attributed to the fact that usually these people spend more time outdoors and thus have more chances of getting affected. It is recommended that keep surroundings of congested areas free from standing water. Potential breeding sites for mosquito needs to be inspected regularly. attracted the attention of the Government of Pakistan.