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Patients admitted to the district referral hospital (July\u2013September 2024) were screened via medical records. Laboratory-confirmed dengue cases were compared with non-dengue febrile controls. Housing conditions and sociodemographic characteristics were assessed using a validated electronic questionnaire with photographic documentation. Multivariable logistic regression identified independent risk factors. Results: Of 238 individuals screened, 39 dengue cases and 78 controls were enrolled. Male sex (aOR 6.7, 95% CI 1.3\u201333.7), student status (aOR 7.8, 95% CI 1.1\u201356.5), absence of window screens (aOR 12.9, 95% CI 3.1\u201353.8), and surrounding vegetation (aOR 7.3, 95% CI 1.7\u201331.9) were independently associated with dengue infection. Rural residence was overrepresented among cases, suggesting expansion beyond traditional urban boundaries. Conclusions: Dengue risk in a transitional setting is shaped by demographic exposure and modifiable structural vulnerabilities. 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