From Mosquitoes to Humans: How Dengue Fever Spreads

How does dengue fever spread, and what are the key stages of transmission and infection?

These follow are:-

Mosquito Infection:

• Aedes mosquito becomes a carrier by biting an infected person.

Incubation Period:

• Virus incubates in the mosquito's body for 4-10 days.

Mosquito Bites:

• Infected mosquitoes transmit the virus to humans during a blood meal.

Viral Replication:

• Dengue virus infects white blood cells and replicates.

Symptom Onset:

• Symptoms appear 4-7 days post-infection, including fever, headache, joint/muscle pain, and skin rash.

Immune Response:

• Infected individual's immune system produces antibodies to combat the virus.

Recovery or Severe Dengue:

• Most recover within a week, but severe cases can lead to complications like hemorrhagic fever or shock syndrome.

Preventive Measures:

• Mosquito Control:
  • Eliminate standing water to reduce mosquito breeding.
• Protection Against Bites:
  • Use insect repellent and wear protective clothing.
• Community Measures:
  • Implement community-wide efforts to control mosquito populations.

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