DENGUE FEVER
Two most notable
mosquitoes are -
v The most common insect-borne viral
Aedes aegypti Ae
disease in the world
v Also known as BREAKBONE FEVER
v An infectious tropical disease caused by the
DENGUE VIRUS
v Virus is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti
Breeding sites : lay their
mosquito natural and artificial wat
structures like tree holes
v Humans are the reservoir containers , water storag
flower pots etc.
v About 20 million people are infected with
dengue virus each year Behavior : day time bite
activity during early mor
afternoon .
Two most notable
mosquitoes are -
v The most common insect-borne viral
Aedes aegypti Ae
disease in the world
v Also known as BREAKBONE FEVER
v An infectious tropical disease caused by the
DENGUE VIRUS
v Virus is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti
Breeding sites : lay their
mosquito natural and artificial wat
structures like tree holes
v Humans are the reservoir containers , water storag
flower pots etc.
v About 20 million people are infected with
dengue virus each year Behavior : day time bite
activity during early mor
afternoon .