# Dengue infections in India: A meta-analysis

## TL;DR

This paper analyzes dengue infection trends in India from 2014 to 2023 using 127 studies to understand its health impact and suggest early detection strategies.

## Contribution

The study provides a comprehensive meta-analysis of dengue trends in India over a 10-year period.

## Key findings

- Significant heterogeneity was found in reported dengue outcomes across studies.
- Early detection of dengue is recommended to improve public health strategies in India.

## Abstract

The escalating impact of dengue infection on health and mortality is a critical global issue. Therefore, it is of interest to assess
the current trends of dengue infection in India. We searched through a wide range of internet databases to gather comprehensive studies
on the incidence, prevalence, sero-prevalence, cost effectiveness and mortality rate of dengue infection in India from 2014 to 2023 (10
years) in a total of 127 studies. Analysis shows significant heterogeneity (diversity) in reported outcomes (p-values < 0.001). Thus,
public health strategies should include early detection of dengue infection in our country.