Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne tropical illness brought on by the dengue virus. It’s characterised by fever, headache, muscle and joint ache, and a rash. Dengue fever is widespread in Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Americas.
The title “dengue” comes from the Spanish phrase “dengue”, which implies “breakbone fever”. This title was given to the illness due to the extreme muscle and joint ache that may be a widespread symptom. Dengue fever is also called “breakbone fever” or “dandy fever”.
