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Apr 12, 2024 · What you need to know about the latest outbreak of dengue fever. Health Apr 12, 2024 2:42 PM EDT. Roughly 4.7 million people have been infected with dengue fever so far in 2024, an...
- Laura Santhanam
- What Is Dengue?
- Areas with Risk of Dengue
- Dengue Vaccine
Dengue viruses are spread to people through the bite of an infected Aedes species (Ae. aegypti orAe. albopictus) mosquito. Almost half of the world’s population, about 4 billion people, live in areas with a risk of dengue. Dengue is often a leading cause of illness in areas with risk.
Dengue outbreaks are occurring in many countries of the world. Protect yourself from mosquito bites.
A dengue vaccine is approved for use in children aged 9 to 16 years with laboratory-confirmed previous dengue virus infection and living in areas where dengue is endemic (common). Endemic areas include some U.S. territories and freely associated states. The vaccine is not approved for use in U.S. travelers who are visiting but not living in an area...
Apr 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.
Dec 21, 2023 · Recent data from 2023 emphasize escalated dengue outbreaks in several countries, particularly Bangladesh, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Fiji, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Viet Nam. Additionally, non-endemic countries are increasingly facing dengue as a significant public health concern.
Oct 24, 2023 · Jaime Saldarriaga/Associated Press. By Stephanie Nolen. Published Oct. 24, 2023 Updated Feb. 10, 2024. Cases of dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral illness that can be fatal, are surging...
Oct 5, 2022 · 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.
Sep 20, 2021 · Symptoms. Mild symptoms of dengue can be confused with other illnesses that cause fever, aches and pains, or a rash. The most common symptom of dengue is fever with any of the following: Nausea, vomiting. Rash. Aches and pains (eye pain, typically behind the eyes, muscle, joint, or bone pain) Any warning sign.
