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Hemorrhagic17
Zika16
  • Two types of mosquitoes are responsible for dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever, and Zika viruses. (cdc.gov)
  • Researchers at QUT and QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute have found that the dengue fever mosquito common to north and central Queensland poses the greatest danger of spreading the Zika virus in Australia. (news-medical.net)
  • Researchers have found a way to reduce the blood thirst of mosquitoes and prevent mosquito bites and spread of mosquito borne illnesses such as Zika, dengue fever, malaria and chikungunya. (news-medical.net)
  • Studies have also shown the Wolbachia method can be effective in preventing the transmission of Zika, chikungunya, yellow fever and other mosquito-borne illnesses, researchers said. (aljazeera.com)
  • Many are now spreading from the tropics into new regions, causing diseases such as Zika and dengue fever. (rainforest-alliance.org)
  • In addition to dengue and chikungunya, other notable mosquito-borne viral infections include West Nile fever and Zika fever. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • Best adapted of all are Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, the cosmopolitan vector of epidemic yellow fever, dengue, chikungunya, and Zika viruses. (cdc.gov)
  • Persistence of human yellow fever, the inexorable expanse of dengue, and the surprising, explosive spread and severity of first chikungunya virus and now Zika virus bear testament to the threat posed by habituated Aedes species. (cdc.gov)
  • Like dengue virus, another flavivirus, Zika virus was likely originally a pathogen of subhuman primates. (cdc.gov)
  • Zika, dengue, West Nile, and yellow fever viruses can co-circulate, not only among themselves, but possibly with unidentified or poorly characterized flaviviruses. (cdc.gov)
  • Anti-mosquito protection can prevent the acquisition of Zika virus or any other infection transmitted by mosquitoes. (groupeproxim.ca)
  • [10] Dengue is in the same family as other well known viruses carried by mosquitoes that cause tropical diseases, such as yellow fever , West Nile , and Zika virus . (mdwiki.org)
  • the report excludes chikungunya, dengue, yellow fever, and Zika virus disease cases, because these infections were acquired primarily through travel during 2021. (medscape.com)
  • Zika virus is a flavivirus closely related to dengue, West Nile, and yellow fever viruses. (medscape.com)
  • [ 3 ] On February 5, 2016, CDC published recommendations for preventing sexual transmission of Zika virus. (medscape.com)
  • State, territorial, and local public health departments, clinicians, and the public should be aware of current recommendations for preventing sexual transmission of Zika virus, particularly to pregnant women. (medscape.com)
Chikungunya4
  • For example, shifting precipitation and temperature are linked to changes in the distribution of diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and leishmaniasis. (discovermagazine.com)
  • New research presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases in Amsterdam, Netherlands shows that the geographical range of vector-borne diseases such as chikungunya, dengue fever, leishmaniasis, and tick-borne encephalitis is expanding rapidly. (news-medical.net)
  • Dengue and chikungunya fevers are viral illnesses transmitted by day-biting mosquitoes in many tropical areas. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • While dengue has been long present in the tropics worldwide, chikungunya has been emerging and rapidly spreading in recent years, including to the Caribbean and Latin America. (emoryhealthcare.org)
Aedes18
  • Dengue is transmitted by the bite of infective Aedes mosquitos which are found primarily in urban areas. (cdc.gov)
  • Dengue is a viral disease transmitted by urban Aedes mosquitos. (cdc.gov)
  • Dengue fever, or breakbone fever, results from a viral infection carried by Aedes mosquitoes. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • To teach them about the possible places where Aedes mosquitoes reproduce and to teach them how to keep themselves safe from dengue fever. (shaplafoundation.org)
  • They will be able to identify the reproduction places of Aedes mosquitoes and how to prevent them from spreading. (shaplafoundation.org)
  • First, there will be a discussion on how dengue spreads, the breeding places of Aedes mosquitoes, the preventive measures we can take against it, and what we should do, if we have dengue. (shaplafoundation.org)
  • Dengue is spread by several species of female mosquitoes of the Aedes genus, principally Aedes aegypti. (wikipedia.org)
  • In the Americas, Aedes aegypti is the mosquito vector that is the main source of dengue transmission. (paho.org)
  • Dengue fever is caused by a virus transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. (thenationalnews.com)
  • The Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that most commonly spread dengue have been resistant to insecticides, which have fleeting results even in the best-case scenario. (mystateline.com)
  • Dengue, also known as dengue fever, is a viral disease transmitted to humans by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. (news-medical.net)
  • Wolbachia suppresses the ability of the virus to replicate in dengue-carrying Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and cause infections when they bite humans. (aljazeera.com)
  • Dengue fever is an infectious disease caused by dengue virus that comes from the bite of Aedes aegypti mosquito. (answers.com)
  • Dengue is a flu-like viral disease that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito (Aedes mosquito). (answers.com)
  • Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. (starbulletin.com)
  • The virus that causes dengue fever is transmitted by the bite of Aedes Aegypti mosquito, recognised by black and white markings on its legs. (hindustantimes.com)
  • The title card from a 1945 government film about the campaign to control Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and prevent dengue and yellow fever. (npr.org)
  • The Dengue virus is spread by several species of female mosquitoes , of the Aedes type . (mdwiki.org)
Symptoms of dengue fever3
Yellow fever11
Risk of dengue5
  • There is generally greater risk in urban areas and less risk of dengue in rural areas and at altitudes above 1500 meters (4500 feet). (cdc.gov)
  • The risk of dengue infection for the international traveler appears to be small, unless an epidemic is currently in progress. (cdc.gov)
  • A person is at risk of dengue fever if they live or travel in an area where dengue occurs and mosquitoes that can carry it live. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Approximately 500 million people in the Americas are today at risk of dengue. (paho.org)
  • By getting rid of stagnant water, the mosquito population decreases, reducing the risk of Dengue Fever transmission. (proprofs.com)
Breakbone5
  • An alternative name for dengue, "breakbone fever", comes from the associated muscle and joint pains. (wikipedia.org)
  • It's commonly known as "breakbone fever" for a reason, McMeniman said. (mystateline.com)
  • Dengue fever, also known as "breakbone fever," is a mosquito-borne virus that is typically contracted by Americans while traveling overseas. (bioprepwatch.com)
  • For that reason I began to worry when I found out that the disease I would be studying for the next two years in Puerto Rico was also referred to as "breakbone fever. (cdc.gov)
  • When I started reading up on dengue , I found out that the name "breakbone fever" comes from the intense bone and joint pain that accompanies the disease. (cdc.gov)
High fever15
  • Dengue is characterized by sudden onset, high fever, severe headache, joint and muscle pain and rash. (cdc.gov)
  • Symptoms include a high fever and body aches. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • These may include a high fever, headache, vomiting, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin itching and skin rash. (wikipedia.org)
  • Children often experience symptoms similar to those of the common cold and gastroenteritis (vomiting and diarrhea) and have a greater risk of severe complications, though initial symptoms are generally mild but include high fever. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is an illness that affects infants, young children, and adults, with symptoms ranging from mild fever to incapacitating high fever, with severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, and rash. (paho.org)
  • The infection may be asymptomatic, or it may present with symptoms ranging from a moderate fever to a disabling high fever, with severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, and rashes. (paho.org)
  • Symptoms usually begin within a week of being bitten by an infected mosquito and signs of the virus include high fever, rash, pain behind the eyes, joint or muscle pain and low white blood cell count, according to the CDC. (mic.com)
  • The Principal symptoms of dengue are high fever, severe headache, severe pain behind the eyes, joint pain, muscle and bone pain, rash, and mild bleeding in the nose or gums or easy bruising. (volunteercard.com)
  • Common symptoms include high fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pains, and loss of appetite. (proprofs.com)
  • High Fever is a symptom of Dengue Fever. (proprofs.com)
  • The most common symptom of Dengue Fever is a sudden onset of high fever, typically lasting for 2-7 days. (proprofs.com)
  • There are no approved vaccines or pills to prevent these illnesses, and symptoms are similar to those of malaria: high fever and chills. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • Avoid mosquito bites as much as possible (with repellents and bed nets), and seek medical attention if you develop a high fever. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • Bone fever" generally makes itself known by a high fever and severe joint and muscle pain. (azpest.com)
  • Dengue fever causes other, less specific symptoms including a high fever , headaches , vomiting , and intense muscle and joint pains . (mdwiki.org)
Causes dengue2
Vaccine13
  • No vaccine is available for dengue, but travelers can protect themselves by using anti-mosquito measures to avoid being bitten. (cdc.gov)
  • In 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a vaccine for children ages 9-16 years who have had dengue in the past and live in areas where dengue is common. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • In May 2019 , the FDA approved the first dengue vaccine. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • A dengue vaccine called Dengvaxia has been approved for use in children and adolescents aged 9 to16 years who have had previous dengue virus infection and are living in an area where dengue is endemic. (medicinenet.com)
  • Two types of dengue vaccine have been approved and are commercially available. (wikipedia.org)
  • There is no approved vaccine to prevent it, and no specific treatment. (thenationalnews.com)
  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today the approval of Dengvaxia, the first vaccine approved for the prevention of dengue disease caused by all dengue virus serotypes (1, 2, 3 and 4) in people ages 9 through 16 who have laboratory-confirmed previous dengue infection and who live in endemic areas. (news-medical.net)
  • News outlets report on a study that finds an experimental dengue vaccine shows promising results in clinical trials. (kff.org)
  • The most advanced experimental vaccine against dengue protected some children against the disease in a study, though a more effective weapon may still be needed to curb the most widespread mosquito-borne infection…" (Bennett, 7/11). (kff.org)
  • While the vaccine only prevented dengue fever in 56 percent of the 10,000 kids who got the full series of three shots, it protected more than 88 percent of them from severe disease. (kff.org)
  • Sanofi had already disclosed in April that its vaccine reduced the incidence of dengue fever by 56 percent in the Asian study, without giving details. (kff.org)
  • He chairs a multinational board of counselors for a Pediatric Dengue Vaccine Initiative that is working on developing dengue fever vaccines. (starbulletin.com)
  • The vaccine is not approved for travelers who are visiting but not living in an area where dengue is common. (msdmanuals.com)
20233
  • Since August 2023, outbreaks of dengue virus (DENV) cells/mm3 for case-patient 1 and 230 cells/mm3 infection have occurred in Italy. (cdc.gov)
  • Martha Ocampo drops a capsule of mosquito eggs into a jar of water as directed by a Doctors Without Borders volunteer, as part of a program to help prevent the spread of dengue, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023. (mystateline.com)
  • Edgard Boquín, a project leader working with Doctors Without Borders, holds a glass jar filled with mosquitoes before their release in neighborhoods rife with dengue, in a facility in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. (whnt.com)
Prevention7
  • In support of its local community, team members from Conrad Maldives Rangali Island delivered awareness and education presentations to the populations of local islands Fenfushi and Dhigurah to highlight the importance of dengue fever prevention. (hoteliermaldives.com)
  • Dengue prevention and control must be intersectoral and involve the family and the community. (paho.org)
  • PAHO/WHO provides advice and technical support for dengue prevention and control based on a regional strategy adopted by PAHO / WHO member States in 2016, called the " Strategy for arboviral disease prevention and control " (CD55.R6). (paho.org)
  • I have a one year old baby with suspected Dengue fever what is the prevention and treatment. (theglobaldispatch.com)
  • Two people in Hawaii were said to have dengue fever on Friday, state officials confirmed , while four other potential cases are being investigated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (mic.com)
  • In response, the PRC conducts dengue awareness and prevention activities to help the DOH in its efforts to curb the continuous increase in the number of Dengue cases in the country. (redcross.org.ph)
  • Prevention depends on community and household efforts to reduce vector populations and personal protective measures to prevent mosquito and tick bites, such as use of Environmental Protection Agency-registered insect repellent and wearing protective clothing. (medscape.com)
Mosquitos6
  • It is recommended for preventing diseases that mosquitos spread. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A worker fumigates an area near a monument to prevent mosquitos from breeding in New Delhi. (thenationalnews.com)
  • Dengue fever, a virus transmitted by mosquitos, is 'a leading cause of illness and death in the tropics and subtropics,' according to the CDC. (mic.com)
  • 33 people have come down with dengue fever in Hawaii , the biggest outbreak of the disease we've seen in the U.S. Officials claim that it was most likely spread by an infected traveler infecting local mosquitos. (azpest.com)
  • However, it is unlikely this will be the last time the U.S. sees an outbreak of dengue fever, as the same species of disease-carrying mosquitos have been found throughout the country. (azpest.com)
  • Dengue fever is a tropical disease spread by mosquitos . (mdwiki.org)
Shock7
  • The illness can evolve to severe dengue, characterized by shock, respiratory distress, severe bleeding, and/or serious organ impairment. (paho.org)
  • The disease can evolve into severe dengue, characterized by shock, shortness of breath, severe bleeding and / or complications in the organs. (paho.org)
  • Severe cases can lead to dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) or dengue shock syndrome (DSS), which can be life-threatening. (hindustantimes.com)
  • Patients with severe forms of dengue can experience hemorrhage, shock, and even death. (cdc.gov)
  • Roughly 5% of severe dengue cases lead to dengue shock syndrome. (mdwiki.org)
  • [7] Dengue shock causes a drop in the levels of blood platelets that normally help stop bleeding. (mdwiki.org)
  • Dengue shock requires immediate attention from medical professionals and hospitalization. (mdwiki.org)
Infection14
  • There is no specific treatment for dengue infection. (cdc.gov)
  • In Asia, children under the age of 15 years who are experiencing a second dengue infection appear to have the highest risk of developing DHF. (cdc.gov)
  • Case- engue virus (DENV) infection is the most prev- patient 2 had fever (maximum temperature 38.7°C), alent arthropodborne viral disease in humans, headache, myalgia, arthralgia, and lymphopenia caused by 4 DENV serotypes widely spread in tropi- until day 7. (cdc.gov)
  • Talking to media, he said that dengue is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes. (com.pk)
  • Following infection with one serotype, subsequent infection with a different serotype increases a person's risk of severe dengue and death. (paho.org)
  • It's likely an infected traveler infected the local mosquito population, which led to this cluster, so we want the public to be aware of this mosquito-borne disease and the steps they can take to prevent infection. (mic.com)
  • But dengue is the exception: Its rate of infection keeps going up. (mystateline.com)
  • To prevent infection, mosquito precautions are recommended. (uniprix.com)
  • Researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School have demonstrated for the first time a physical interaction between two types of immune cells that plays an important role in the early fight against dengue virus infection. (news-medical.net)
  • Dengue Fever is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes. (proprofs.com)
  • Clinical diagnosis of Dengue is conducted by laboratory testing on human serum and plasma tested for DENV SubT and dengue NS-1 (DENG NS-1), dengue IgG and IgM to confirm the presence of infection. (answers.com)
  • Of those, 122 tested positive for dengue infection. (starbulletin.com)
  • Compared to 26 dengue cases in the entire month of August, 27 people have contracted the infection in just 11 days of September, as per health authorities in Chandigarh. (hindustantimes.com)
  • Doctors suspect dengue based on your symptoms and if you've been in an area where mosquitoes carry the infection. (msdmanuals.com)
Caused by the dengue virus4
Avoid dengue2
  • Fogging was carried out on both islands and awareness sessions were held for local communities where information was delivered about precautions to be taken to avoid dengue outbreak. (hoteliermaldives.com)
  • The most assured way to avoid dengue fever is by avoiding mosquito bites. (mic.com)
Previous dengue1
  • In response to previous dengue epidemics in Puerto Rico, the Dengue Branch and the Puerto Rico Department of Health (PRDH) had designed a train-the-trainer course on the clinical management of dengue. (cdc.gov)
Signs and symptoms of dengue1
  • After being bitten by a mosquito carrying the virus, the incubation period ranges from three to 15 (usually five to eight) days before the signs and symptoms of dengue appear. (answers.com)
Infected with dengue virus2
  • Typically, people infected with dengue virus are asymptomatic (80%) or have only mild symptoms such as an uncomplicated fever. (wikipedia.org)
  • Dr Paulo Rocha from the University of Bath's Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering is developing a low-cost integrative sensing tool for early detection of Dengue virus, using a novel platform containing electrical sensors to investigate the behavior of human cells infected with Dengue virus. (news-medical.net)
Areas where dengue is common1
Spike in dengue fever2
Malaria and dengue fever2
  • Surges in suspected cases of malaria and dengue fever were reported, with more than 3000 suspected cases and a number of deaths. (who.int)
  • Mr Eterovich was inspired to tackle the endemic problem of mosquito borne diseases (MBDs), such as malaria and dengue fever, which are a major public health problem in India, particularly to street vendors. (edu.au)
Endemic3
  • Wear a long-sleeved shirt and long trousers while visiting a dengue-endemic region. (medicinenet.com)
  • Therefore, travelers returning from endemic areas are unlikely to have dengue fever if symptoms start more than 14 days after arriving home. (wikipedia.org)
  • Although dengue is not endemic to Hawaii, we do have the mosquito species capable of transmitting the disease,' state epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Park said, according to a press release . (mic.com)
Outbreak6
  • This treatment was carried out to further prevent a dengue outbreak, which has been threatening the local islands. (hoteliermaldives.com)
  • Delhi, India, is currently dealing with the worst dengue fever outbreak there in years - one that's already infected 25,000 people in India in 2015. (mic.com)
  • On February 9, the big island of Hawaii declared a state of emergency to deal with an outbreak of dengue fever, spread by infected mosquitoes. (healthline.com)
  • Hawaii's first dengue fever outbreak in 56 years in 2001-2002 was traced to a resident who had visited French Polynesia during a dengue epidemic. (starbulletin.com)
  • The Hawaii dengue experience is another example of how readily pathogens can cross great expanses of ocean to cause outbreaks in new territory," state and federal officials said in May 2005 in a paper reviewing the outbreak. (starbulletin.com)
  • Unfortunately, it was not enough to forecast the outbreak of dengue fever in Hawaii recently. (azpest.com)
Sudden onset1
  • The characteristic symptoms of dengue are sudden-onset fever, headache (typically located behind the eyes), muscle and joint pains, and a rash. (wikipedia.org)
Rash7
  • A rash may appear 3 to 4 days after onset of fever and may spread from the torso to the arms, legs, and face. (cdc.gov)
  • IgM appeared in serum samples conjunctivitis and a face and trunk macular rash, by day 6 and seroconversion of IgG by day 9 in both and case-patient 2 had a 1-day history of fever with case-patients. (cdc.gov)
  • It can cause symptoms such as fever, severe joint and muscle pain, rash, and in some cases, haemorrhaging. (com.pk)
  • [1] A characteristic sign that someone has been infected by dengue is a rash that looks similar to measles. (mdwiki.org)
  • Recovery from dengue, as illustrated here, generally takes two to seven days, [5] and is associated with a full body red rash that has small pale areas. (mdwiki.org)
  • After you have these symptoms, you may feel better for a day, and then the fever and rash may come back, this time on your chest, back, arms, and face. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In mid-January, immediately after returning to the United States from a 10-day trip to the Caribbean, a man developed illness with fever, arthralgia, bilateral conjunctivitis, and a maculopapular, pruritic rash. (medscape.com)
60,000 dengue cases2
  • The Department of Health (DOH) reported over 60,000 dengue cases from January 1 to June 25, 2022, which is 90% higher compared to over 30,000 cases during the same period in 2021. (redcross.org.ph)
  • About 60,000 dengue cases were reported in Vietnam through September. (starbulletin.com)
Reducing dengue cases1
  • Previous trials involving Wolbachia - commonly found in fruit flies and other insects - also showed positive results in reducing dengue cases, researchers said. (aljazeera.com)
Body aches1
Cure for dengue2
Haemorrhagic fever1
Rife with dengue1
  • The mosquitoes Enriquez unleashed in his El Manchen neighborhood - an area rife with dengue - were bred by scientists to carry bacteria called Wolbachia that interrupt transmission of the disease. (mystateline.com)
Patients with dengue2
  • Most cases are reported in October, just after the monsoon rains when the weather starts cooling, but reports of patients with dengue have been coming in from the southern states since last month. (thenationalnews.com)
  • The Secretary announced at that meeting that all physicians in Puerto Rico who see patients with dengue would have to attend the course or risk losing their license to practice medicine. (cdc.gov)
Fight against dengue1
  • Because these mosquitoes thrive in warm and wet environments, and in dense cities, climate change and urbanization are expected to make the fight against dengue even harder. (whnt.com)
Illness8
  • Travelers may acquire dengue fever, a potentially life-threatening viral illness, during visits to tropical and subtropical countries. (cdc.gov)
  • Symptoms of Malaria may include a fever or flu-like illness either while traveling in a maria-risk area or after returning home. (volunteercard.com)
  • If we're talking about preventing life-threatening illness, there's no question, DEET (applied appropriately) comes out on top. (yummymummyclub.ca)
  • The PRC Health Services explained that dengue fever is a mosquito-borne infectious disease that causes a severe flu-like illness. (redcross.org.ph)
  • Dengue fever infections dropped dramatically in an Indonesian study where a bacteria was introduced into disease-carrying mosquitoes, offering hope in the battle against an illness that sickens millions annually around the world. (aljazeera.com)
  • From my time in graduate school I knew that the four viruses that cause dengue are transmitted by mosquitoes, but I didn't know much about the illness itself. (cdc.gov)
  • The course included instruction on how to identify and respond to warning signs for severe disease (such as abdominal pain and persistent vomiting) and the "critical phase" of illness (24-48 hours after fever has broken) when patients should be closely monitored. (cdc.gov)
  • Ground and aerial applications of insecticides are used to control populations of adult mosquitoes, which spread such diseases as West Nile virus-related illness, eastern equine encephalitis, and dengue fever. (cdc.gov)
Cause dengue1
Infectious2
  • The problem with dengue is it's never considered to be a high-priority disease," said Dr. Duane Gubler, Hawaii infectious disease specialist, who is working with Vietnamese health officials on dengue control programs. (starbulletin.com)
  • About half the patients have dengue fever or other infectious diseases, they said. (starbulletin.com)
Vaccines4
  • There are currently no licensed available vaccines to prevent these viruses. (cdc.gov)
  • it can't yet be prevented by drugs or vaccines. (nsf.gov)
  • And because dengue virus comes in four different forms, it is harder to control through vaccines. (mystateline.com)
  • There are no vaccines or specific medications available to prevent or treat DF. (volunteercard.com)
Illnesses2
  • Traditional methods of preventing mosquito-borne illnesses haven't been nearly as effective against dengue. (mystateline.com)
  • Each year about half a million people require hospital admission for dengue-related illnesses and blood transfusion . (mdwiki.org)
Viruses2
  • Dengue fever is a disease caused by any one of four closely related dengue viruses (DENV 1, DENV 2, DENV 3, or DENV 4). (theglobaldispatch.com)
  • Scientists are researching answers to help prevent future viruses. (mic.com)
Cases24
  • Between 0.5% and 5% of cases of dengue fever become severe. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • persistent DENV detected in blood by PCR, results for Case-patient 1 had continuous fever (maxi- antigenomic DENV RNA were negative after day 5, sug- gesting that a 5-day isolation period is adequate to avoid mum temperature 38.5°C) until day 8, skin macu- secondary cases. (cdc.gov)
  • Dengue incidence has increased in the Americas over the past four decades, from 1.5 million cumulative cases in the 1980s to 16,2 million in the decade 2010-2019. (paho.org)
  • The number of dengue fever cases have increased dramatically in Cebu City, according to city health officials. (theglobaldispatch.com)
  • From January to November 30, 2012, Cebu City has seen 3,632 dengue cases, a significant increase from the 1,642 cases reported in the city during the same period in 2011. (theglobaldispatch.com)
  • After roughly 20 cases of dengue fever were reported in Key West in 2010, researchers conducted a study that found a new strain of the virus isolated in that region. (mic.com)
  • The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) strengthened its blood donation campaign as dengue cases rise in the country. (redcross.org.ph)
  • Some dengue cases warrant blood transfusion. (redcross.org.ph)
  • The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) assures the public that its blood supplies are adequate for Dengue patients as the Department of Health (DOH) reports recent increases in Dengue cases starting at the end of March 2022. (redcross.org.ph)
  • The DOH also reported that, from April 10 to May 7, 2022, most of the Dengue cases were from Region IX (908 cases), Region VII (881 cases), and Region III (593 cases). (redcross.org.ph)
  • However, according to reports, Florida has seen nearly 200 cases of dengue among travelers. (bioprepwatch.com)
  • In response to the rising cases, Florida authorities are urging residents and visitors to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites. (bioprepwatch.com)
  • With the number of dengue cases on the rise, it is crucial for individuals to stay informed and take necessary measures to protect themselves and their communities. (bioprepwatch.com)
  • With the health alert in place and increased vigilance from both authorities and the public, it is hoped that the recent surge in dengue cases will be effectively contained, minimizing the impact on the affected individuals and the wider community. (bioprepwatch.com)
  • It is important to seek medical attention if any of these symptoms occur, as severe cases of Dengue Fever can lead to complications. (proprofs.com)
  • Results of the three-year study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine this week, found that infecting dengue-carrying mosquitoes with a harmless bacteria called Wolbachia led to a 77 percent drop in human cases. (aljazeera.com)
  • Dengue is the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne disease in the world with more than 50 million cases globally every year, including about eight million in Indonesia. (aljazeera.com)
  • And between August and September 2015, there were 2,818 cases of dengue fever in Gujarat. (edu.au)
  • HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM » Dengue fever epidemics are sweeping through Asia with cases doubling this year over last year in Vietnam and travelers warned to take preventive measures. (starbulletin.com)
  • In Indonesia the Jakarta Government Hospital provides free dengue services and has had about 50 new cases daily since June, doctors said. (starbulletin.com)
  • I also discovered that the World Health Organization estimates that there are about 100 million cases of dengue each year, including 500,000 hospitalizations and more than 25,000 deaths. (cdc.gov)
  • Once the meeting got going, it was clear that the Secretary was concerned about the number of reported dengue cases which continued to rise, as did the number of deaths. (cdc.gov)
  • Research indicates that there could be a large jump in the number of dengue cases as mosquito populations expand to more northern climates as they get warmer. (mdwiki.org)
  • In more severe cases, people may feel weak for several weeks, but it's rare to die from dengue fever. (msdmanuals.com)
Treat dengue2
Suspect dengue1
  • If you suspect dengue, seek medical attention promptly. (com.pk)
Spread8
  • HYDERABAD - Assistant Professor Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Dr Ajaz Shaikh said on Wednesday that dengue fever was curable and did not spread by touching. (com.pk)
  • Authorities can fumigate areas identified as breeding grounds, but the best way to prevent the spread of dengue to humans is to avoid stagnant water, or areas where pools of water collect from after the rains. (thenationalnews.com)
  • Akbari wants to introduce and spread genes within the mosquito population that prevent the next generation of insects from transmitting a pathogen. (healthline.com)
  • As the situation continues to develop, health officials will be closely monitoring the spread of dengue fever and implementing strategies to combat its transmission. (bioprepwatch.com)
  • How is Dengue Fever spread? (proprofs.com)
  • Dengue Fever is primarily spread through mosquito bites. (proprofs.com)
  • How can you prevent the spread of Dengue Fever? (proprofs.com)
  • Clearing stagnant water is an effective way to prevent the spread of Dengue Fever. (proprofs.com)
Serotypes2
  • The four dengue serotypes (DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3 and DENV-4) circulate throughout the Americas, and in some countries simultaneously. (paho.org)
  • It is transmitted by the bite of a mosquito infected with one of the four serotypes of dengue virus. (paho.org)
Incidence1
  • We have evidence our Wolbachia method is safe, sustainable and dramatically reduces incidence of dengue. (aljazeera.com)
Mild3
  • Symptoms range of dengue fever from mild to severe. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Treatment of acute dengue is supportive and includes giving fluid either by mouth or intravenously for mild or moderate disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • Dengue symptoms can range from mild to severe depending on the strain and how the disease is being managed. (hindustantimes.com)
Aegypti1
Epidemics1
  • Earlier that year, CDC had issued an update on the status of dengue in the Caribbean, warning of impending epidemics . (cdc.gov)
Epidemic4
  • The dengue epidemic in the country keeps the emergency rooms of public hospitals full. (dominicantoday.com)
  • In April of 2010, I accepted an assignment to study dengue fever as an Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer at the CDC Dengue Branch in San Juan, Puerto Rico . (cdc.gov)
  • Look, Puerto Rico is in the middle of a really bad dengue epidemic right now, so try not to go anywhere where there are mosquitoes, OK! (cdc.gov)
  • My very first day on the job one of my co-workers informed me that Puerto Rico's Secretary of Health was going to have a meeting that night to discuss the dengue epidemic. (cdc.gov)
Disease4
  • In some people, the disease proceeds to a critical phase as fever resolves. (wikipedia.org)
  • Dengue fever is the fastest-growing mosquito-borne disease on the planet. (themanufacturer.com)
  • Mothers are trained through mass media how to recognize dengue disease and take their children to the hospital. (starbulletin.com)
  • however, these insects can carry serious diseases including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. (rxlist.com)
Mosquito-borne diseases1
  • Current methods of preventing mosquito-borne diseases are highly inefficient, Akbari said. (healthline.com)
West Nile1