The dengue virus is transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected mosquito. Only a few mosquito species are vectors for the dengue virus. What is a vector? A vector is a vehicle that carries ...

Dengue Virus Replication and Infectious Cycle How does the virus behave once it enters the human body? The dengue viral replication process begins when the virus attaches to a human skin cell ...

Dengue fever is a common tropical infection. This acute febrile illness can be a deadly infection in cases of severe manifestation, causing dengue hemorrhagic shock. In this brief article ...

Life cycle of Flaviviridae as represented by the dengue virus. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing ...

Dengue fever is a viral illness spread through mosquito bites. While cases can be asymptomatic, many people experience high fever and painful body aches. Second infections are often more severe ...

Breaking the mosquito life cycle is crucial to preventing the ... June 20 -- Cases of dengue infection have been rising rapidly in the Kathmandu Valley and several other districts in Nepal.

Only 1 in 4 people who infected with the dengue virus develop symptoms of disease ... The modified mosquitoes "complete the cycle inside these boxes in about ten days and the adult insects ...

A clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is testing an experimental treatment designed to help people suffering the effects of dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease.

Dengue has become a widespread infection over the past few year, extending from endemic to nonendemic areas. Severe dengue infection can lead to death, therefore, clinicians should should aim for ...