Dengue is a mosquito-born disease caused by theAedes mosquito infected with adenguevirus. It is a seasonal menace that many cities in India face every year especially during the monsoon months of July to September.
Mosquito bites may be harmless, but these nasty bumps are itchy and can sometimes be painful.You'd be surprised at how many things you can find in your kitchen that'll help you fight that bite.
Dengue virus is estimated to infect up to 400 million people globally each year. The World Health Organisation ranks it as the most important mosquito-borne viral disease in the world.
Joint and muscular pain for several days after recovering from dengue is common, say health experts. They urge people to consume food items containing Vitamin D and E for speedy recovery.
Health experts in Delhi claim that Chikungunya cases have been on the rise in the national capital. Chikungunya fever persists for 3-7 days, while joint pain might persist for a week. Doctors recommend 'symptomatic treatment' ...
The fogging drive carried out by the Delhi government is ineffective against mosquitoes which are responsible for causing the dengue outbreak.