How did endemic dengue potentially impact the severity of the early COVID wave in India
Study suggests a relationship between endemic dengue and early COVID wave severity in India.
- The presence of endemic dengue may have contributed to the severity of the early COVID wave in India due to potential overlaps in symptoms between dengue and COVID-19.
- Healthcare systems facing high numbers of dengue cases may have been strained and less equipped to handle the influx of COVID-19 patients during the early stages of the pandemic.
- Individuals with dengue may have been more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection or complications, leading to increased severity of the early wave.
- Shared factors such as mosquito vectors and environmental conditions could have facilitated the spread of both diseases simultaneously, amplifying the impact on public health.
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