Factsheet for Health Professionals About Dengue

• 2023

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The factsheet about dengue explains that it is a viral disease spread by mosquitoes, mainly in tropical areas. It describes symptoms like fever, headache, and muscle pain. Severe cases can lead to hospitalization or death. There are four types of the virus, so people can get infected multiple times. Dengue is monitored in Europe due to potential outbreaks from travelers or local mosquitoes. Two vaccines are available: Dengvaxia for ages 6-45 with prior infection and Qdenga for ages 4 and up without restrictions on past infections. Prevention includes avoiding mosquito bites through repellents and protective clothing.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Keywords: Aedes; Dengue; Dengue Virus; Disease Outbreaks; Mosquito Control; Vaccines, Attenuated; Flavivirus Infections; Mosquito-Borne Diseases; Mosquito Vectors

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Format: Summary

Media Type: Website

Institutions: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)

Institution Type: International Government

Language: English

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