Two species of mosquitoes that have been found in the UK have been found, including a dengue fever.
– What is dengue?
Dengue infected Aedes species spread to people through mosquito bites and may be severe in some cases.
In countries where species are installed, mosquitoes usually lay eggs in containers that hold water, such as buckets, bowls, animal dishes, flowers and vases.
Aedes species mosquito bites people during day and night.
– What are the symptoms of dengue?
Not everyone will get symptoms, but if a person does, they usually start four to 10 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito.
Some dengue symptoms are similar to flu and may include high temperature, severe headache, pain behind the eyes and pain in the muscles and joints.
Other symptoms include getting sick or sick, inflamed glands and a spot on the body.
Most people recover within a week, but some people suffer from severe dengue and require immediate treatment.
symptoms Severe dengue involves abdominal pain and tenderness, vomiting at least three times in 24 hours, bleeding from the nose or gums and vomiting of blood. Blood in the stool is another sign.
– Is dengue found in UK?
Dengue is often found in tropical regions including Africa and parts of Asia, Central and South America And Caribbean.
Some southern areas of North America There is also dengue, and parts of southern Europe have a risk from spring to November.
In England, Wales, and Northern IrelandDengue cases are related to people traveling abroad.
Cases acquired abroad in Britain are growing from 631 to 2024 from 631 in 2023.
Experts It is worried that the warmer climate increases the risk of mosquitoes carrying dengue installed in the UK.
– How can I stop bite?
The best way to stop dengue is to protect yourself from mosquito bites.
This involves using insect disturbances, wearing loose, long-sleeved shirts and trousers, and using mesh when traveling to mosquitoes going to the disease-oriented mosquitoes.