Sunday, 17 May 2020

National Dengue Day

National Dengue Day

National Dengue Day is observed in India on May 16 with the recommendation of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India to create awareness about dengue; and to intensify preventive measures and preparedness for the control of disease in the country before transmission season starts.

 Dengue is a viral disease caused by  dengue virus (DENV, 1–4 serotypes)

Dengue is transmitted by bite of Aedes aegypti mosquito infected with any one of the four dengue viruses.

Aedes aegepti  mosquito bites during daylight hours.