Symptoms typically begin 3 to 14 days after infection
Dengue has become a global problem since the Second World War and is common in more than 110 countries.
Each year between 50 and 528 million people are infected and approximately 10,000 to 20,000 die
How does the dengue-causing virus get transmitted?
After the female Aedes mosquito bites a dengue affected person, the virus incubates for 8 to 10 days.
When this infected mosquito bites the next person, he/she may get infected
Are all mosquitos carriers of dengue?
A female Aedes mosquito can be a potential carrier of dengue from day 13 of its life. Infected mosquitoes can pass on the virus to their progeny
Can people fall prey to dengue more than once?
When a person is infected with the virus for the first time, the immune system produces antibodies to fight the infection. But if this person is affected by a different dengue serotype the second time, the immune system is likely to produce the same antibodies as it did the first time. This can lead to increased risks of inflammation and bleeding, resulting in severe dengue
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