Dengue fever is a common tropical infection. This acute febrile illness can be a deadly infection in cases of severe manifestation, causing dengue hemorrhagic shock. In this brief article, I will ...

The dengue virus is transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected mosquito. Only a few mosquito species are vectors for the dengue virus. What is a vector? A vector is a vehicle that carries ...

Because there is currently no effective vaccine against dengue and no specific treatment for the disease, controlling and preventing dengue fever outbreaks are essential steps for keeping people ...

"A safe and effective dengue virus vaccine is clearly the long-term solution, but more immediate strategies are urgently needed to combat the current dengue problem." There is reason to be ...

The reemergence of dengue virus serotype 3 (DENV-3) in Brazil after 17 years could help worsen fresh outbreaks of the disease ...

THE Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an epidemiological alert regarding the increased risk of dengue outbreaks in the Americas, attributed ...