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Last Updated: Aug 29, 2019
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Dengue-A BIG MENACE

Dr. Shazia NaazGeneral Physician • 14 Years Exp.MBBS, MD - Microbiology
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Dengue is a self limiting acute mosquito transmitted disease characterized by
Fever, headache, muscle, joint pains, rash, nausea and vomiting. Its transmitted by the aedes mosquito. Various
Factors responsible for the resurgence of dengue epidemic are: (i) un-precedented
Human population growth; (ii) un-planned and un-controlled urbanization; (iii)
Inadequate waste management; (iv) water supply mismanagement; (v) increased
Distribution and densities of vector mosquitoes;(vi) lack of effective mosquito control
Has increased movement & spread of dengue viruses and development of hyper
Endemicity and (vii) deterioration in public health infrastructure.
Some favoured breeding places for mosquitoes: