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Aedes (aegypti
or more rarely the Aedes albopictus mosquito.
The mosquitoes that spread dengue usually bite at dusk and dawn but
may bite at any time during the day, especially indoors, in shady areas, or when
the weather is cloudy.
Risk factors
Living or traveling in tropical areas. Being in tropical and subtropical areas
around the world — especially in high-risk areas increases your risk of exposure
to the virus that causes dengue fever. Dengue virus transmission occurs year-
round, although the risk is highest during a recognized dengue fever outbreak.
Blood transfusion Dengue may also be transmitted via infected blood products
(blood transfusions, plasma, and platelets)
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:
Dengue fever
With the mild form of the disease, you may experience some or all of these signs
and symptoms:
High fever, up to 105 F (40.6 C)
A rash over most of your body, which may subside after a couple of days and
then reappear
Severe headache, backache or both
Pain behind your eyes
Severe joint and muscle pain
Nausea and vomiting
Sign and symptoms usually begin about four to seven days after being bitten by
a mosquito carrying a dengue virus. Mild dengue fever rarely causes death, and your
symptoms will usually subside within a week after starting.
Dengue hemorrhagic fever
Dengue hemorrhagic fever — a more severe form of the disease than initial
dengue fever — can cause signs and symptoms of dengue fever plus:
Significant damage to your blood and lymph vessels
A decrease in the number of blood cells that help your blood clot (platelets)
Bleeding from the nose and mouth
Bleeding under the skin, which gives the appearance of bruising
Death
Dengue shock syndrome — Dengue shock syndrome — the most severe form
of the disease — may cause signs and symptoms of mild dengue fever plus:
Severe abdominal pain
Frequent vomiting
Disorientation
Fluid (plasma) leakage from blood vessels
Heavy bleeding
A sudden drop in blood pressure (shock)
Death
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