Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Asked 8 months ago

How does dengue disease spread?

Last week, my neighbor's kid got dengue, and I'm worried about my own children. Since we live in an area with many mosquitoes, I want to understand how it spreads to take proper precautions.

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Arun Sharma Arun Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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It mainly spreads when an infected Aedes mosquito bites you, especially during daytime. Please don't worry too much, just keep your surroundings clean and use a good mosquito repellent. Stay safe and take care of yourself.

Meera Krishnan Meera Krishnan Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My grandmother always tells us to put neem leaves near the windows to keep mosquitoes away. But actually, dengue spreads purely through the bite of female Aedes mosquitoes that breed in clean stagnant water. If anyone has high fever, it is best to consult a doctor immediately instead of trying only home remedies.

Varun Dhawan Varun Dhawan Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Dengue spreads from those mosquito bites, and it can really drain your energy and muscle strength. Even if you are super fit, if that mosquito bites, your platelets can crash. Keep your immunity up with good food, but focus on mosquito mats and nets to prevent the bite in the first place.

Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

The mosquito breeds in water lying around in coolers or pots, and one bite can cost you thousands in blood tests and hospital bills. I always tell my family to cover all water containers. It is much cheaper to buy a mosquito net and coils than to pay for platelet tests later.

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Pooja Mishra Pooja Mishra Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Look, it is simple. The Aedes mosquito bites an infected person, carries the virus, and then bites you. No contact or touching spreads it. Just clear out any standing water in your balcony today and don't let mosquitoes breed.

Neha Kapoor Neha Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about it! Just keep your windows closed during evening hours and apply some Odomos when going out. It only spreads through mosquito bites, not by sitting near a patient, so chill.

Rajesh Nair Rajesh Nair Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Having gone through dengue last year, I can tell you it spreads fast if your area has stagnant water. Those mosquitoes love clean, stagnant water inside coolers and plant pots. Cover your skin, wear full sleeves, and don't take any sudden fever lightly.

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Amit Sen Amit Sen Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

I was reading about this online because dengue cases are rising near my college. Apparently, these mosquitoes are active mostly in the early morning and evening. It's crazy how one tiny bite can trigger such a severe fever.

Siddharth Jain Siddharth Jain Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

While it spreads purely through infected mosquitoes, keeping your body's defense strong is key. I recommend adding fresh papaya leaf extract or coconut water if you are recovering, but always make sure to keep your kitchen dry and free of standing water.

Harbhajan Singh Harbhajan Singh Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

In our days, we didn't have so many sprays, but we kept everything dry and clean. Dengue spreads because we let water collect in pots and tires. Keep your house clean, eat simple home-cooked food, and God will protect you.

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