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Apr 23, 2024 · The dengue virus is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female mosquitoes, primarily the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Other species within the Aedes genus can also act as vectors, but their contribution is normally secondary to Aedes aegypti .
- Dengue viruses are spread to people through the bite of an infected Aedes species (Ae. aegypti or Ae. albopictus) mosquito. These mosquitoes also spread Zika, chikungunya, and other viruses.
- Dengue is common in more than 100 countries around the world.
- Forty percent of the world’s population, about 3 billion people, live in areas with a risk of dengue. Dengue is often a leading cause of illness in areas with risk.
- Each year, up to 400 million people get infected with dengue. Approximately 100 million people get sick from infection, and 22,000 die from severe dengue.
Key points. Dengue viruses are usually spread to people through the bites of infected Aedes species mosquitoes. A person infected with dengue during pregnancy can pass the virus to their fetus. Rarely, dengue can be spread through other routes.
About symptoms presented by dengue virus infection. May 13, 2024. Data and Statistics on Dengue in the United States.
May 15, 2024 · Dengue and severe dengue. Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection that is common in warm, tropical climates. Infection is caused by any one of four closely related dengue viruses (called serotypes) and these can lead to a wide spectrum of symptoms, including some which are extremely mild (unnoticeable) to those that may require medical ...
Introduction. Dengue viral infections can result in a range of symptoms. Some people show no symptoms or just have mild signs of the disease, but others develop severe complications. How does...
Figure 1: Aedes aegypti. Aedes aegypti is the principal vector responsible for dengue transmission. Courtesy of James Gathany/PHIL/CDC. Some rights reserved. How Is Dengue Transmitted to...
