Hess and Co-authors Model the Role of Weather and Pilgrimage on Dengue Fever in Saudi Arabia
Posted: 3/7/2024 (CSDE Research)
CSDE Affiliate Jeremy Hess (Emergency Medicine, Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences, Global Health) co-authored new research in Pathogens, titled “Modeling the Role of Weather and Pilgrimage Variables on Dengue Fever Incidence in Saudi Arabia“. The first case of dengue fever (DF) in Saudi Arabia appeared in 1993 but by 2022, DF incidence was 11 per 100,000 people. Climatologic and population factors, such as the annual Hajj, likely contribute to DF’s epidemiology in Saudi Arabia. In this study, authors assess the impact of these variables on the DF burden of disease in Saudi Arabia and attempt to create robust DF predictive models. Findings can inform DF early warning systems and preparedness in Saudi Arabia.