Priya Singh Priya Singh Asked 5 months ago

How dengue spread?

We've had a lot of dengue cases in our colony recently, and my neighbor's child got very sick. I want to make sure my family is safe and take proper precautions. Can anyone explain how dengue spreads?

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Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago
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Dengue spreads through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. When my husband got it, I was constantly anxious because his platelets dropped so fast, and the helplessness was terrible. Please make sure there is no standing water around, as that's where these mosquitoes breed.

Girish Saxena Girish Saxena Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

It spreads when a mosquito bites an infected person and then bites someone else. The simplest solution is to use mosquito nets, liquid vaporizers, and keep all water containers closed. Don't let water collect in coolers or flower pots, especially during the rainy season.

Nisha Patel Nisha Patel Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

I totally understand how worrying it is when dengue season starts and you hear about cases nearby. It spreads only through mosquito bites, not directly from person to person. Just using a good mosquito repellent cream before going out can bring a lot of peace of mind.

Deepak Sharma Deepak Sharma Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Bhai, dengue toh vahi saaf paani me panapne wale macchar se hi failta hai. Haan, log sochte hain ki gande naale me hota hai, par ye actually ghar ke coolers aur pots ke paani me hota hai. Toh apne ghar ke aas paas paani jama mat hone do, simple hai na.

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Manpreet Sodhi Manpreet Sodhi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My son caught dengue last year, and it spreads because of those striped mosquitoes breeding in clean, stagnant water. I had to become super strict about checking the balcony plants and keeping windows closed in the evening. Keep your kids protected with patches or sprays.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Dengue is spread by the Aedes mosquito, which usually bites during the daytime. I got it during college, and it was exhausting! Best to wear full sleeves when you are outdoors and make sure your society sprays disinfectant regularly.

Satish Kamat Satish Kamat Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

These dengue mosquitoes seem to love daytime biting, which is highly unfair when you are trying to work or relax. They breed in any tiny pool of clean water, even behind your fridge. Keep your surroundings dry, otherwise, these tiny insects will make you pay a heavy price with your platelet count!

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