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Bites from mosquitoes may cause dengue fever Dengue fever is an insect-borne acute infectious disease caused by the dengue virus. The disease mainly occurs from May to November, peaking between July and September. Due to the severe pain it causes, dengue is also known as "breakbone fever". Symptoms include a high fever above 40 °C, a rash on the face, neck, and chest, severe headache, and pain in the joints and muscles. Dengue shock syndrome may also occur, which is characterized by severe bleeding, a drop in blood pressure, and potential death if not treated properly. Dengue fever usually will not be transmitted from person to person. It is mainly caused by bites from the yellow fever mosquito and the tiger mosquito. Dengue fever infection symptoms typically appear within a few days of being bitten, but can take up to two weeks to develop. Prevention Prevention includes avoiding mosquito bites and controlling the mosquito population. Here are some key strategies: To avoid mosquito b
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