Dengue Fever Prevention
What Is Dengue Fever? Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne virus affecting more than 390 million people each year. While the disease is generally mild, it can be deadly. Recent research shows dengue is between 100 and 800 years old. It likely originated in Africa or Southeast Asia and was then carried to other parts of the world through travel and trade. In recent years, dengue has spread to over 100 countries. Now, travelers to popular destinations like Brazil and India could contract the disease. What Are The Symptoms of Dengue? Unlike other diseases, dengue has different symptoms depending on the stage it is in,dengue’s most common symptoms are: Dengue Fever Symptoms TYPICAL SYMPTOMS DANGEROUS SYMPTOMS High Fever Severe Abdominal Pain Severe Headache Persistent Vomiting Severe Eye Pain Red Spots or Patches On Skin Joint Pain Vomiting Blood Muscle and/or Bone Pain Black, Tarry Stools Rash Drowsiness or Irritability Easy Bruising, Mild Nose or Gum Ble