Prophylaxis First and foremost, the prophylaxis includes protection against insect bites. Both protective clothing and so-called “repellents” are suitable for this. Light-coloured, firm and long-sleeved clothing can protect the skin. Since the tiger mosquito can even bite through certain clothes, impregnation should be considered additionally. It is important to note that the vectors of dengue … Prophylaxis | Dengue Fever
Dengue fever is one of the tropical infectious diseases and causes 50-100 million cases of disease worldwide every year, and the trend is rising. Certain types of mosquitoes transmit the pathogen, the dengue virus, to humans. Depending on e.g. age and state of health, the symptoms of the disease can vary greatly. The spectrum ranges … Dengue Fever
Cause Dengue viruses belong to the family of flaviviruses, similar to the pathogens of yellow fever, TBE or Japanese encephalitis. (A total of four different types of the dengue virus (DEN 1-4) can infect humans, with type DEN 2 having the highest disease value. Unfortunately, the exact mechanism of the disease has not been clarified … Cause | Dengue Fever
