Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne tropical illness attributable to the dengue virus. It’s characterised by fever, headache, muscle and joint ache, and a rash. Dengue fever is frequent in Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Americas.
The identify “dengue” comes from the Spanish phrase “dengue”, which implies “breakbone fever”. This identify was given to the illness due to the extreme muscle and joint ache that could be a frequent symptom. Dengue fever is also called “breakbone fever” or “dandy fever”.
