Dengue Fever Info, Symptoms, Transmission, Prevention, Treatment In Malaysia (Taken off www.expat.com.my) Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:50 am by Admin Dear Residents, Here is some useful information to help in the eradication of aedes, which causes dengue and chikungunya. What is Dengue fever? Dengue fever is a viral infection caused by the female mosquito (Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus). Dengue fever occurs in tropical and sub-tropical regions and usually increases in the hot and humid months. Dengue fever is not a new disease. It was discovered several hundred years ago. In recent years, dengue fever has become a major international public health concern. Dengue fever nicknamed "breakbone fever" because dengue patients usually express contorted movements due to intense joint and muscle pain. Benjamin Rush from Philadelphia, US, first described "breakbone fever" in 1780. Slaves who developed dengue fever in the West Indies were said to have "dandy fever" because of their posture and gait. Dengue fever lasts for approximately 7 days, … [ Full reading ] | Latest topicsSearch |
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