Dengue fever is an acute febrile illness caused by the dengue virus and transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. It is manifested by fever, bleeding, muscle and joint pains. There is no vaccine currently available. It is diagnosed through tests detecting antibodies or viral RNA. Treatment involves rehydration, antipyretics, platelet transfusions, and close monitoring. Prevention efforts focus on reducing mosquito habitats and populations.

1. Dengue fever Prof Dr Baqi Durrani

2. Epidemiology

19. Prevention is better than cure