Dengue

Dengue, or dengue fever, is a mosquito-borne illness. It is generally mild and tends to resolve without treatment. However, a more severe form of dengue can occur, though this is uncommon. You can contract dengue if an infected mosquito bites you. The mosquitoes that transmit the dengue virus are active during the daytime. This illness is prevalent in specific regions around the globe, particularly in tropical areas, including: