Fighting dengue while battling Covid-19

Dengue is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO
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SINGAPORE - Amid all the focus on the fight against the Covid-19 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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