Who is most likely to get dengue virus?
Who is most likely to get dengue virus? You have a greater risk of developing dengue fever or a more severe form of the disease if: You live or travel in tropical areas. Being in tropical and subtropical areas increases your risk of exposure to the virus that causes dengue fever.
What are 7 warning signs of dengue?
Warning signs of severe dengue
- Belly pain, tenderness.
- Vomiting (at least 3 times in 24 hours)
- Bleeding from the nose or gums.
- Vomiting blood, or blood in the stool.
- Feeling tired, restless, or irritable.
How to avoid dengue?
Use insect repellent, wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and control mosquitoes inside and outside your home. Each year, an estimated 400 million people are infected with dengue virus through the bites of infected mosquitoes.