Doenças Infecciosas Clínicas: Acesso Aberto

Dengue Fever: A Mosquito-borne Threat

Abstract

Robert Maxwel

Dengue fever stands as a formidable health menace, with its roots deeply embedded in the bites of mosquitoes. This viral illness, transmitted primarily by the Aedes mosquitoes, poses a significant global threat, affecting millions of people each year. Understanding the intricacies of Dengue fever, from its transmission to the impact on public health, is crucial in the ongoing battle against this mosquito-borne adversary. Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral infection, poses a significant global health threat, affecting millions of people annually. The disease is prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions, where the Aedes mosquitoes, primarily Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, serve as the vectors for the dengue virus.