Learn more about dengue

Dengue is spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito, usually a type of mosquito called Aedes aegypti.

Dengue is found in regions including Africa, the Americas, the Eastern Mediterranean, South-East Asia and the Western Pacific. Anyone living in or traveling to these areas is at risk of infection.

Dengue is a disease that can cause a flu-like illness. It is caused by the dengue virus. The virus is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes. You can reduce your risk of getting dengue by avoiding mosquito bites.