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Nov 14, 2022 · Dengue is a mosquito-transmitted virus and the leading cause of arthropod-borne viral disease in the world. It is also known as breakbone fever due to the severity of muscle spasms and joint pain, dandy fever, or seven-day fever because of the usual duration of symptoms. Although most cases are asymptomatic, severe illness and death may occur. Aedes mosquitoes transmit the virus and are common ...
Jan 19, 2022 · The vaccine protects against all four dengue virus types: dengue 1, 2, 3, and 4. The vaccine provides years of protection. We are still learning about how long the vaccine protects children. To date, we know that the vaccine can provide protection against dengue for at least 6 years. Over time, we will learn more about how long vaccine ...
Dengue is a viral infection caused by the dengue virus (DENV), transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. An estimated 100-400 million infections occur each year. This course provides an introduction to dengue. It provides an overview of the causative organism, vector, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the disease. *Photo credits: WHO/TDR ...
Dengue is a mosquito-borne infection found in tropical and sub-tropical regions around the world. In recent years, transmission has increased predominantly in urban and semi-urban areas and has become a major international public health concern. There are four distinct, but closely related, serotypes of the virus that cause dengue (DEN-1, DEN-
Aug 11, 2023 · Dengue is endemic in Bangladesh with recurrent outbreaks and is one of the major public health concerns in Bangladesh. Dengue virus has the potential to cause epidemics resulting in high morbidity and mortality. All four serotypes of the dengue virus have been reported in Bangladesh with the predominance of DENV 1 and DENV2 until 2016.
Aug 30, 2013 · Dengue viruses (DENVs) cause the most common arthropod-borne viral disease in man with 50–100 million infections per year. Because of the lack of a vaccine and antiviral drugs, the sole measure of control is limiting the Aedes mosquito vectors. DENV infection can be asymptomatic or a self-limited, acute febrile disease ranging in severity.
The dengue virus is transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected mosquito. Only a few mosquito species are vectors for the dengue virus. What is a vector? A vector is a vehicle that carries ...
