Authors: Puran Kumar Sharma, Rina Tilak
Year: 2021
Journal: Indian J Med Res
DOI: 10.4103/ijmr.IJMR_607_21
Summary#
This paper discusses the current status of outbreak-prone communicable diseases in the northern districts of West Bengal, focusing on malaria, Japanese encephalitis, scrub typhus, dengue, kalaazar, and Nipah virus. It emphasizes the need for multisectoral initiatives, understanding human-animal-vector dynamics, and strengthening healthcare setup.
Key Findings#
- The northern districts of West Bengal are endemic areas for many outbreak-prone communicable diseases.
- An outbreak of Nipah virus in the recent past is a pointer towards emerging and re-emerging threats in these regions.
Methodology#
- Study Type: Review
- Geographic Focus: [‘Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar and Darjeeling, West Bengal’]
Topics#
Epidemiology, Clinical, Virology, Policy, Ecology
Relevance#
The paper highlights the importance of understanding human-animal-vector dynamics and implementing multisectoral initiatives for managing emerging public health challenges, particularly in West Bengal.