Deadly Dengue

Everyone hates mosquitoes! Tiny as they are, yet they have been one of the deadliest enemies of man. Millions of people suffer from mosquito-borne diseases globally, and often die. The incidence of dengue has increased significantly over the years, afflicting dramatic proportions season after season. Dengue is primarily a mosquito-borne viral disease of the topics. Its deadly forms -- dengue haemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome -- have become serious problems and are spreading across borders. Deadly Dengue explains what dengue is and how it spreads; about Aedes aegypti, a day-biting mosquito and the dengue virus; preventive measures and about the clinical manifestations; complications and laboratory tests. The book particularly emphasises early detection and treatment of dengue and cautions against late detection. Following which the treatment can get costly and may not be available in best hospitals. It aims to tide over the present crisis and create awareness, so that dengue outbreaks can be prevented and controlled in the future.