Dengue - PAHO/WHO

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This page provides comprehensive information about Dengue, a disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes. It covers key facts about Dengue, including symptoms, transmission, and prevention methods. Additionally, details about the mosquito vector Aedes aegypti are explained, along with its habitat and life cycle. The page also highlights the response and support provided by PAHO/WHO in preventing and controlling Dengue, along with initiatives such as the Integrated Management Strategy and the Network of Dengue Laboratories. The focus on collaborative surveillance, clinical cooperation, and vector control demonstrates a holistic approach to combatting Dengue and related arboviral diseases.

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Hazard: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Families & Children; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Aedes; Arboviruses; Dengue; Insect Vectors; Mosquito Control; Preventive Health Services; World Health Organization; Disease Transmission, Infectious; Public Health Surveillance

Institutions: World Health Organization (WHO); Pan American Health Organization

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