Dengue fever is a serious illness caused by mosquito bites. The mosquitoes that spread Dengue carry a virus called the Dengue virus.

  • Dengue fever is spread by mosquitoes, especially the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
  • It can cause a high fever, headache, body pain, and rashes.
  • The virus can spread from one person to another through mosquito bites.
  • It’s important to protect yourself from mosquito bites to avoid getting sick.
  • You can stay safe by wearing long clothes, using mosquito nets, and keeping water clean around your house.

Mosquito Bites Transmitting The Dengue Virus Cause Dengue Fever.

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1. What is the main way Dengue fever is spread?

a) Through contact with infected people
b) Through mosquito bites
c) By eating contaminated food
d) Through coughing and sneezing

2. Which mosquito species is responsible for spreading Dengue fever?

a) Anopheles mosquito
b) Aedes aegypti mosquito
c) Culex mosquito
d) Tsetse fly

3. How many types of Dengue viruses are there?

a) Two
b) Four
c) Six
d) Eight

4. What is one of the first symptoms of Dengue fever?

a) Severe cough
b) High fever
c) Rash over the body
d) Red eyes

5. How can we prevent the spread of Dengue fever?

a) Avoid wearing shoes
b) Keep water standing around the house
c) Use mosquito repellent and nets
d) Keep windows open at night

6. What can help manage mild cases of Dengue fever?

a) Taking antibiotics
b) Drinking lots of fluids and resting
c) Taking aspirin
d) Eating spicy foods

7. How often should you change the water in dog bowls and bird baths to prevent mosquito breeding?

a) Once a day
b) Once a week
c) Once a month
d) Once a year

8. How many people are estimated to be infected with Dengue each year?

a) 40 million
b) 100 million
c) 200 million
d) 400 million

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