Dengue

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• Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection, found in tropical and sub-tropical climates worldwide, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas.
• Dengue infections are caused by four Antigenically distinct serotypes, DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3 & DENV-4. Dengue serotype 2 is considered the most virulent strain and may produce serious illness.
• A very typical feature of dengue infection is that till the patient is in the febrile phase (running fever) he/she doesn’t develop serious complications usually.

Source : Indian Express