Dengue Fever Explained

Dengue (pronounced DEN-gee) is caused by viruses that are transmitted by mosquito bites. This is a serious condition that begins suddenly and usually follows a benign course, with symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, fatigue, lymph nodes (glands) and rash revealing. Dengue fever is characterized by the presence of the "dengue triad" (headache, fever and rash). There are