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    DENGUE

    Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne disease caused by dengue virus, prevalent in tropical and
    subtropical areas. It is frequently asymptomatic; if symptoms appear they typically begin 3 to 14
    days after infection. These may include a high fever, headache, vomiting, muscle and joint pains,
    and a characteristic skin itching and skin rash. Recovery generally takes two to seven days. In a
    small proportion of cases, the disease develops into severe dengue (previously known as dengue
    hemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome)[8] with bleeding, low levels of blood platelets,
    blood plasma leakage, and dangerously low blood pressure.[1][2]

    Dengue virus has four confirmed serotypes; infection with one type usually gives lifelong
    immunity to that type, but only short-term immunity to the others. Subsequent infection with a
    different type increases the risk of severe complications.[9] The symptoms of dengue resemble
    many other diseases including malaria, influenza, and Zika.[10] Blood tests are available to
    confirm the diagnosis including detecting viral RNA, or antibodies to the virus.[11]

    There is no specific treatment for dengue fever. In mild cases, treatment is focused on treating
    pain symptoms. Severe cases of dengue require hospitalisation; treatment of acute dengue is
    supportive and includes giving fluid either by mouth or intravenously.[1][2]

    Dengue is spread by several species of female mosquitoes of the Aedes genus, principally Aedes
    aegypti.[1] Infection can be prevented by mosquito elimination and the prevention of bites.[12] Two
    types of dengue vaccine have been approved and are commercially available. Dengvaxia became
    available in 2016 but it is only recommended to prevent re-infection in individuals who have
    been previously infected.[13] The second vaccine, Qdenga, became available in 2022 and is
    suitable for adults, adolescents and children from four years of age.[14]

    The earliest descriptions of a dengue outbreak date from 1779; its viral cause and spread were
    understood by the early 20th century.[15] Already endemic in more than one hundred countries,
    dengue is spreading from tropical and subtropical regions to the Iberian Peninsula and the
    southern states of the US, partly attributed to climate change.[7][16] It is classified as a neglected
    tropical disease.[17] During 2023, more than 5 million infections were reported, with more than
    5,000 dengue-related deaths.[7] As most cases are asymptomatic or mild, the actual numbers of
    dengue cases and deaths are under-reported.[7]

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