The chikungunya virus infects people through the bite of a mosquito. It is not contagious and does not spread by touch. It causes fever and joint pain. Chikungunya is rarely fatal, but for some, the symptoms can be severe, long-lasting, […]
Tag: Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Dengue Fever Symptoms, Test and Treatment
Dengue fever (pronounced den-gee) is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. Since the Second World War, dengue has been a global problem. It is common in more than 110 countries. Dengue affects 50-528 million people every year, […]
