Dengue fever
Short description
Dengue fever is an infectious disease caused by dengue viruses and transmitted primarily by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes.
Synonyms
Dengue
Detailed description
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease that occurs worldwide. The main vectors are Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus (Asian tiger mosquito). Many infections are asymptomatic or mild. Typical symptoms include high fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, nausea, and rash.
A small proportion of patients develop severe dengue, which can cause bleeding, circulatory problems, or organ damage and can be life-threatening.
