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COVID-19 and dengue coinfection in Latin America: A systematic review
Author(s)
León-Figueroa, Darwin A.
Universidad de San Martín de Porres
Abanto-Urbano, S.
Federico Villarreal National University
Nuñez-Lupaca, Janeth N.
Jorge Basadre Grohmann National University
Barboza, Joshuan J.
Universidad Norbert Wiener
Bonilla-Aldana, D. Katterine
Universidad Continental
Yrene-Cubas, Robinson A.
Universidad Científica del Sur
Rodriguez-Morales, Alfonso J.
Universidad Científica del Sur
Date Issued
28 de octubre de 2022
Type
Review
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd
Volume
49-50
Series/Report No.
New Microbes and New Infections
Contained in
New Microbes and New Infections
ISSN
2052-2975
Abstract
Introduction Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spread globally, becoming a long-lasting pandemic. Dengue is the most common arboviral disease in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. COVID-19 and dengue coinfections have been reported, associated with worse outcomes with significant morbidity and mortality. Therefore, this study aims to determine the epidemiological situation of COVID-19 and dengue coinfection in Latin America. Methods A systematic literature review was performed using PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, LILACS, and BVS databases from January 1, 2020, to September 4, 2021. The key search terms used were "dengue" and "COVID-19". Results Nineteen published articles were included. The studies were case reports with a detailed description of the coinfection's clinical, laboratory, diagnostic, and treatment features. Conclusion Coinfection with SARS-CoV-2 and dengue virus is associated with worse outcomes with significant morbidity and mortality. The similar clinical and laboratory features of each infection are a challenge in accurately diagnosing and treating cases. Establishing an early diagnosis could be the answer to reducing the estimated significant burden of these conditions.