Aedes-borne disease outbreaks in West Africa: A call for enhanced surveillance.

摘要: Arboviruses transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes are a growing global concern; however, there remain large gaps in surveillance of both arboviruses and their vectors West Africa. We reviewed over 50 years data including outbreak reports, peer-reviewed literature, prior compilations describing Zika, dengue, chikungunya, Large outbreaks chikungunya have recently occurred the region with 27,000 cases Aedes-borne disease documented since 2007. Recent arboviral become more concentrated urban areas, albopictus, region, has emerged as an important vector several areas. Seroprevalence surveys suggest reported gross underestimate underlying burden. These findings indicate shifting epidemiology Africa highlight need for increased research implementation control. Rapid urbanization climate change may further alter patterns, underscoring improved diagnostic capacity, to address this evolving health challenge.