Infographic: What is dengue and how does it spread?
WEBNov 9, 2021 · Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection primarily found in tropical climates where high temperature, humidity and unplanned rapid urbanisation create ideal conditions for infected...
WEBDengue viruses are mainly spread to people by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. Dengue can become severe within a few hours. Watch for warning signs 1–2 days after fever has gone away.
Dengue Communication Resources - CDC
WEBMar 8, 2024 · Dengue is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. The following resources provide helpful information about dengue management and prevention including dengue vaccination and mosquito bite prevention. These fact sheets are available in English and Spanish for free download and use.
Dengue on the Rise: Get the Facts | Dengue | CDC - Centers for …
WEBAug 7, 2024 · Dengue is a viral disease that can cause severe illness in some people. Reported dengue cases have doubled in 2024. It's spread by mosquitoes, so protect yourself by preventing insect bites and dumping out …
Dengue fever - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJul 17, 2024 · Dengue (DENG-gey) fever is a mosquito-borne illness that occurs in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Mild dengue fever causes a high fever and flu-like symptoms. The severe form of dengue fever, also called dengue hemorrhagic fever, can cause serious bleeding, a sudden drop in blood pressure (shock) and death.
Dengue and severe dengue - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBMay 15, 2024 · Dengue is a self-limiting febrile illness with symptoms ranging from asymptomatic to severe. Symptoms of dengue may be observed around 4–10 days after the bite of an infected mosquito. Common symptoms are like that of the flu, with patients experiencing: fever ; headaches ; pain behind the eyes ; muscle and joint pain ; nausea/vomiting ; rash ...
Dengue and severe dengue - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBApr 23, 2024 · Most people who get dengue will not have symptoms. But for those who do, the most common symptoms are high fever, headache, body aches, nausea, and rash. Most will get better in 1–2 weeks. Some people develop severe dengue and need care in a hospital. In severe cases, dengue can be fatal.
WEBSevere dengue usually starts with fever and other mild symptoms of dengue fever. However, once the fever starts to go away, signs and symptoms of severe dengue develop within a few hours. The warning signs of severe dengue include: • Bleeding from the nose or mouth (gums) • Severe pain in the stomach or abdomen
Dengue fever infections - Our World in Data
WEBMay 20, 2024 · “Data Page: Dengue fever infections”, part of the following publication: Esteban Ortiz-Ospina and Max Roser (2016) - “Global Health”. Data adapted from IHME, Global Burden of Disease. Retrieved from https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/dengue-incidence [online resource]
Mayo Clinic expert discusses dengue fever amid CDC warning of …
WEBJun 26, 2024 · Dengue fever is a potentially life-threatening viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. The CDC issued a health alert, saying a higher-than-expected number of dengue fever cases have been reported in the U.S. Puerto Rico declared a health emergency with 1,498 cases reported.
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