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How is
Dengue Spread ?
Dengue is
spread by the bite of an infected female mosquito - Aedes aegypti
mosquito, which has been infected with the dengue virus by taking a
blood meal on a person who is ill with dengue virus. The infected
mosquito then transmits the disease through its bite to other people who
in turn becomes ill, and the chain reaction goes on.
There is no
way to tell if a mosquito is carrying the dengue virus, therefore people
should take extra precautions against all mosquito bites by using
personal insect repellent, which will then protect them against dengue,
malaria and other mosquito borne disease.
When does
the Aedes mosquito start biting ?
The Aedes
mosquitoes most active feeding time will be during the hours of dawn and
dusk. This is because, the mosquito doesn't like to stress itself out
during the heat of the day. However, these mosquitoes may feed
throughout the day in the shade, indoor or on overcast days. The adult
mosquito frequently resides in dwellings in poorly lit closets,
cabinets, or cupboards, where it is cool and shaded.
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