Dengue fever is a viral disease transmitted by the tiger mosquito.
Synonyms
Dengue
Breakbone fever
Detailed description
Dengue fever is the most common mosquito-borne viral disease. Symptoms include high fever and very severe pain in bones, joints and muscles few days after the mosquito bite. Sometimes bleedings in all organs occur.
Like the dengue and Zika viruses, Oropouche virus causes a febrile illness. There are recent indications that infections during pregnancy can cause damage to unborn babies. Researchers at Charité –
A new retrospective, laboratory-based observational study provides detailed insights into the causes of fevers of unknown origin in sub-Saharan Africa. Together with scientists from Guinea and
The interdisciplinary project DEFENDER is developing innovative approaches to combat (re-)emerging viruses.The project, coordinated by the Leibniz Institute of Virology (LIV), is being funded with
The World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day on 30 January under the motto UNITE.ACT.ELIMINATE draws attention to neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and the suffering they cause. More than one billion
More than one billion people worldwide are at risk of illness, disfigurement, disability, and even death from neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Especially in the poorest regions of the world where
Symposium
GENT ICC - International Convention Center Familie van Rysselberghedreef 2 9000Gent Belgium
For most people, mosquitoes are bothersome pests which not only bite and make annoying sounds but which also transmit diseases. However, for Esther Schnettler, they are a highly interesting subject
