Seroprevalence and Immunity to Dengue Virus Among Women in Punjab: A Public Health Concern

Year : 2026 | Volume : 16 | Issue : 01 | Page : 6 10
    By

    J. Samuel Kamanda,

  • Eric Kwasi Elliason,

  • Stephen Monday,

  • Atul Khajuria,

  1. Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India
  2. Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India
  3. Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India
  4. Director, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India

Abstract

Dengue virus (DENV) infection continues to be a public health concern in Punjab, India, where women are at higher risk because of socioeconomic factors. This cross-sectional study sought to assess the DENV seroprevalence, their neutralizing antibody profiles, and the risk factors associated with DENV among a sample of 1,200 women (aged 18–50 years) in Punjab. Serum samples were processed by IgG/IgM ELISA, and plaque reduction neutralization tests (PRNT90) were done to measure neutralizing antibodies. Findings showed that overall IgG seroprevalence was 48.0%, with higher rates among older age groups (57.8% in 41–50 year old women) and urban dwellers (52.4% vs. rural 41.7%). DENV₂ was the predominant serotype (37.2% multitypic immunity), but only 24.8% displayed monotypic immunity which suggests that most people were exposed to heterogeneous virus types. Urban residence (aOR=1.8), prolonged water storage (aOR=2.4), low income (aOR=1.5), and lack of mosquito nets (aOR=1.9) were other risk factors. This study highlights the need for effective vector control and vaccination programs and socioeconomic policies to reduce dengue burden among women in endemic areas.

Keywords: Aedes aegypti; dengue virus; neutralizing antibodies; Punjab; risk factors; seroprevalence; Women’s health

[This article belongs to Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology ]

How to cite this article:
J. Samuel Kamanda, Eric Kwasi Elliason, Stephen Monday, Atul Khajuria. Seroprevalence and Immunity to Dengue Virus Among Women in Punjab: A Public Health Concern. Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology. 2026; 16(01):6-10.
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J. Samuel Kamanda, Eric Kwasi Elliason, Stephen Monday, Atul Khajuria. Seroprevalence and Immunity to Dengue Virus Among Women in Punjab: A Public Health Concern. Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology. 2026; 16(01):6-10. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjoi/article=2026/view=239743


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Regular Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 16
Issue 01
Received 01/01/2026
Accepted 03/02/2026
Published 06/04/2026
Publication Time 95 Days
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