Growing frenzy over dengue

The spike in cases in Singapore and in the region has raised alarm bells, and led to calls for people to pay attention to the issue amid the Covid-19 pandemic

Unlike the coronavirus, dengue is not spread directly from person to person, but is transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito.
Unlike the coronavirus, dengue is not spread directly from person to person, but is transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO
To reduce the risk of dengue infection, use a mosquito repellent regularly and check for and eliminate mosquito breeding sites at home.
To reduce the risk of dengue infection, use a mosquito repellent regularly and check for and eliminate mosquito breeding sites at home. PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO
Amrita Kaur
Updated
Jul 27, 2020, 06:28 AM
Published
Jul 27, 2020, 05:00 AM
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Amid all the attention on the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, the other battle against dengue is also a cause for concern as the number of cases continues to rise.

And while both are viral infections that are present with fever, doctors say there are several features that differentiate them.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on July 27, 2020, with the headline Growing frenzy over dengue. Subscribe

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