Dengue fever is an increasingly common tropical illness that affects thousands of people each year. This mosquito-borne disease, which can cause severe joint pain and fever, is caused by the dengue virus. In many cases, the illness can be effectively treated with proper care. However, without prompt treatment, the symptoms of dengue fever can be serious and potentially life-threatening.

Medically reviewed by Dr Rehaam Ali Khan 


Although there is no specific vaccine or drug to treat dengue fever, certain measures may reduce the risk of getting it. These include using insect repellents when outdoors; avoiding areas where mosquitoes are more likely to breed; and wearing long pants and long sleeves in areas where mosquitoes are active during daylight hours.


To help prevent further spread of the disease, those infected with dengue fever should seek medical attention immediately after developing any flu-like symptoms (including high fever). Treatment may include taking pain relief medication to reduce the joint pain associated with dengue fever as well as staying hydrated to help alleviate some of the other symptoms.


It’s important to remember that prevention is always better than cure when it comes to any disease. With proper education on how to protect oneself against this debilitating infection, we can take steps towards reducing the impact of dengue fever around the world.