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What is dengue

About the virus

There are four similar viruses that cause dengue: DENV-1, 2, 3, and 4. They are part of the flavivirus family, which includes yellow fever, the West Nile and Zika viruses, and many others. DENV is short for dengue virus.

When an infected mosquito bites you it can inject the dengue virus into your body through its saliva. The virus can invade cells in your skin and trick them into helping the virus to reproduce.

16 February 2022
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5 facts you might not know about dengue

Infection rates are on the rise

About half of the world’s population is now at risk of dengue infection.

There are four types of dengue virus 

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What are the dangerous complications of dengue fever?
What are the dangerous complications of dengue fever?

Dengue fever, also known as “breakbone fever,” is known for common symptoms such
as fever, aches (around the eyes or joints), nausea, and more. But did you know that
dengue may also develop into serious conditions that may require hospitalisation?

What is dengue
Symptoms
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Is dengue fever contagious?
Is dengue fever contagious?

Unlike other infectious diseases, dengue virus is not transmitted through casual contact like coughing or sneezing. Dengue spreads through the bite of a female Aedes mosquito from one person to the next.

What is dengue
Symptoms
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What is Dengue
What is dengue disease?

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.

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