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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.
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May 1, 2024 · Summary. What is dengue? Dengue is an infectious disease transmitted to humans through mosquito bites. Several factors are driving a rise in dengue such as climate change and travel. Dengue prevention methods exist but they are often not effective enough.
May 15, 2024 · Mosquitoes that commonly transmit dengue virus often live in and around the home and in the garden. People should: wear clothing that covers the body well (especially legs and feet); keep mosquitoes out of the house by placing insect screens over doors and windows; apply insect repellents according to the manufacturer’s label instructions;
May 20, 2024 · Dengue mainly spreads through mosquito bites. When a mosquito bites someone who has dengue, the mosquito becomes infected with the virus. Then, when that mosquito bites another person, it can pass on the virus and make them sick too. Once a mosquito becomes infectious, it continues to spread the virus for the rest of its life.
May 14, 2024 · Only female mosquitoes feed on blood, they're in constant need of the nutrients in it to nurture their eggs. Now, more than two decades of dengue surveillance in Thailand is answering a slew of...
