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Dengue and severe dengue

Can We Stop Mosquitoes From Infecting the World?

Mosquitoes carrying dangerous viruses like Zika are spreading worldwide. Some even hide underground. Scientists struggle to find new weapons to control them.

This tropical species of mosquito, Aedes aegypti, carries viruses such as Zika and Dengue. Medical experts worry that insect-borne diseases are spreading as the climate warms and people travel more

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Key facts

·         Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection.

·         The infection causes flu-like illness, and occasionally develops into a potentially lethal complication called severe dengue.

·         The global incidence of dengue has grown dramatically in recent decades. About half of the world's population is now at risk.

·         Dengue is found in tropical and sub-tropical climates worldwide, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas.

·         Severe dengue is a leading cause of serious illness and death among children

WHO response

WHO responds to dengue in the following ways:

·         supports countries in the confirmation of outbreaks through its collaborating network of laboratories;

·         provides technical support and guidance to countries for the effective management of dengue outbreaks;

·         supports countries to improve their reporting systems and capture the true burden of the disease;

·         provides training on clinical management, diagnosis and vector control at the regional level with some of its collaborating centres;

·         formulates evidence-based strategies and policies;

·         develops new tools, including insecticide products and application technologies;

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