Dengue outbreak in Bangladesh

11 Aug 2019

Dengue outbreak in Bangladesh

Dengue outbreak in BangladeshBangladesh is dealing with its worst dengue fever outbreak on record, according to official data.

Dengue is quite common in Bangladesh as heavy rains during the monsoon season make it easier for the mosquito-borne virus to spread.
 	However, this year's outbreak, especially in the capital, Dhaka, is higher than usual. The Directorate of General Health Services (DGHS) says that this year, there have been nearly 30,000 cases of dengue fever.

Bangladesh is not the only country suffering from a dengue outbreak this year. The Philippines, Honduras and Sri Lanka are also facing dengue outbreaks.

The World Health Organization says that cases of dengue have been on the rise these past few years.

Dengue and its treatment

Dengue is caused by a virus which is of four types.
 	The virus is spread by several species of female mosquitoes of the Aedes type.
 	Symptoms include high fever, headache, muscle and joint pains as well as a skin rash, among others.
 	It is treatable and a vaccine is also available. However, the vaccine is only recommended for those who have been previously infected.
 	The best way to combat dengue is prevention - making sure that mosquitoes are not allowed to breed.

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayor Atiqul Islam said that they are consulting with India's Kolkata Municipal Corporation and taken their advice in controlling the outbreak.

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