Kiran Rao Kiran Rao Asked 4 months ago

How is dengue fever transmitted?

My colleague was just diagnosed with dengue, and I'm a bit concerned as we share an office. I want to know more about prevention. How is dengue fever transmitted exactly?

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Manish Vyas Manish Vyas Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago
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It is transmitted by the bite of the Aedes mosquito. If diagnosed, please monitor your blood sugar levels closely as infections can cause fluctuations, and choose low-sugar fluids for hydration.

Sneha Roy Sneha Roy Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Actually, it is spread by those annoying Aedes mosquitoes that bite during the day. It doesn't spread from person to person directly, so you don't need to isolate from your family, just use repellents.

Prachi Shinde Prachi Shinde Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Haan na, Aedes mosquito ke katne se hi failta hai yeh. Ghar ke aas-paas pani jama mat hone do, aur fever aane par turant blood test karwa lo.

Nanda Devi Nanda Devi Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

It is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Keeping our environment clean and practicing deep breathing helps keep the mind calm during recovery, but medical checkups are essential.

Saraswathi Iyer Saraswathi Iyer Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Beta, it spreads through mosquito bites. We must keep neem leaves around and use mosquito nets, but if someone gets a high fever, please take them to a doctor immediately for a blood test.

Nisha Kumari Nisha Kumari Joined May 2026 4 months ago

I understand it spreads through mosquito bites. Can it also spread if we share food or utensils with someone who has dengue fever?

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Aditi Sen Aditi Sen Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

I was just reading up on this because of the monsoon. It's interesting how only the female Aedes mosquito transmits the virus. Definitely good to know for keeping our homes protected.

Siddharth Malhotra Siddharth Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

It is spread by mosquito bites, which means keeping hydrated is key if you catch it. Honestly, drinking coconut water all day is fine, but I really miss my spicy street food when recovering from viral fevers!

Sahil Mehta Sahil Mehta Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Got hit by dengue last year, and it was entirely because of standing water near my balcony. Those mosquitoes are active in the morning, so cover up and use mosquito sprays.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

It is spread by mosquito bites, but did anyone else feel extremely anxious about their platelet count dropping even with a mild fever? I keep checking my temperature constantly.

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