Dengue Fever
Dengue fever is a infectious tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. Dengue is transmitted by females of several species of mosquito within the genus Aedes, with Aedes. Aegypti being the most common vector.
http://www3.nd.edu/~dseverso/genome.html
Dengue Transmission
Symptoms
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dengue_fever
http://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/information/health-factors/insect-repellent-and-sunscreen.htm
http://www.dw.de/thai-french-genetic-investigation-of-dengue-fever-reveals-a-fussy-little-disease/a-17162657
Dengue Transmission
Dengue can not be transmitted from person to person. Transmission is at its highest early in the morning and late at night. Below is a simple diagram to illustrate the transmission process:
http://ilandvibez.com/5-plus-people-infected-with-dengue-fever-in-the-past-2-weeks-minister-of-public-health-shares-his-concerns/dengue-lifecycle-diagrams/#
Symptoms
Dengue fever has three phases. In phase one, infected individuals may experience flue like symptoms, sever headaches and aching in the joints and bone. Around a quarter of victims become very unwell and in a small proportion of cases it can be fatal.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dengue_fever
Management of Dengue
Currently there are no vaccines or cures commercially available for Dengue Fever. Therefore preventing the spread of dengue is very important. The following methods are used to manage the spread;
1. Mosquito nets
http://kgraumann.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/malaria-initiative-through-persuasive.html
2. Fumigation
http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20100824/FREE/100829910/dengue-fever-in-tropics-sparks-nyc-travel-advisory#
3. Insect repellent
4. Avoid stagnant water
