How Dangerous is Dengue?

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This article explains how dangerous dengue fever can be. It describes dengue as a mosquito-borne illness that causes high fever, severe headaches, and joint pain. The article features a Q&A with infectious disease expert Anna Durbin, who talks about how outbreaks are increasing, how to prevent and treat dengue, and the ongoing research for vaccines to help control the spread of dengue.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Families & Children; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Dengue; Tropical Medicine; Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical; Mosquito Vectors

Institutions: Johns Hopkins University

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