dengue

A densely populated country in South Asia, Bangladesh is currently suffering because of a severe dengue outbreak. The dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection transmitted by the Aedes mosquito and is turning into a grave danger for…

A representational image of a dengue virus-carrying mosquito. — AFP/FileA dengue fever pill manufactured by Johnson & Johnson appeared to protect against a version of the virus in a few patients, in a tiny human challenge trial…

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Dengue is a viral infection caused by DENV and transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. (Image: Shutterstock)Globally, the incidence of dengue is on the rise over the years, with a corresponding increase in disease…

The outbreak, which escalated rapidly since late June, has seen a total of 69,483 confirmed cases and 327 related deaths between 1 January and 7 August, with a case fatality rate of 0.47 per cent, according to the UN health agency. The…

Due to a good rainfall in July, there has been a satisfactory increase in water storage in all lake areas, says the BMC (PTI File) This increases the risk of diseases such as malaria, dengue, typhoid, cholera, jaundice. The outbreak of…

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According to PTI, a total of 163 Dengue cases have been registered till mid-July.Dengue occurs due to the bite of an Aedes mosquito and shows symptoms like headache, muscle pain, joint pains, nausea etc.With the arrival of the monsoon, the…

Understanding the different types of fevers that can affect you during this season is crucial for timely diagnosis and appropriate treatmentUnderstanding the different types of fevers that can affect you during this season is crucial for…

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