India, seemingly, has curbed the cases of dengue which has been endemic in the country for many years. The decline in cases is surprising with some states reporting a massive decrease in dengue cases of 84% as compared to last year. This decline in cases can be attributable to a possible disparity in the data and a rather unmonitored outbreak or owing to the lockdowns, misdiagnosis, and social distancing amidst the COViD-19. The underlying factor should be explored and addressed as an unmonitored outbreak can lead to irrational pharmacotherapy, undiagnosed cases and a double burden on the healthcare system This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Dengue amidst COVID‐19 in India: The mystery of plummeting cases