Introduction Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection causing significant health concern and posing a huge burden to Indian healthcare system. The history of dengue outbreaks in India dates to mid-20 th century when cases were reported in localized areas. From then on, India has been grappling to reduce the recurring outbreak of Dengue fever. This has raised the critical questions on India’s ability to manage and mitigate the impact of vector-borne diseases. And so, it is necessary to understand the factors that contribute to the outbreaks and explore ways to combat and prevent its consequences. Information on Dengue Agent - Female Aedes Aegypti (Family Flaviviridae) Epidemiology – Endemic to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, central America, and Pacific Islands. Symptoms · High fever · Severe headache and Muscle pain · Rashes Lead to · Low platele...
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