Is Dengue Caused Due To Mosquitoes Of Genus Aedes Alone?

Posted on Mon, 9 Nov 2015

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Question : Is dengue caused due to only adese?it true it's only only bite at daytime?frequent bite is necessary or only one bite enough?when mosquito bite it necessary that it's liitle red bump develop?

Answered by Dr. Sheetal Verma (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Usually bites in day.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query at the HCM.
I understand your concern and situation.

Yes dengue virus is spread by mosquitoes of genus Aedes, primary vector of the dengue virus is the species Aedes aegypti. Other are Aedes albopictus, Aedes polynesiensis, and Aedes scutellaris which are less responsible. The vector of dengue primarily attacks in day but it can bite in night also. Even a single mosquito carrying virus can cause infection but with several bites antigen exposure is more. Yes usually red bumps are produced but sometimes it may be unnoticed and inflammatory reaction depends upon host immunity.

Take care
Hope I answered your query
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sheetal Verma (6 hours later)

Mam if tt booster dose which is given is expired then it will not effective at all is that true?it cause any ill effect to body also or just it will be not effective?

Answered by Dr. Sheetal Verma (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Low potency. Weak immune response.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I would like to tell you that it will not cause ill effects or completely ineffective. The only thing is that it's potency would be low which may cause weak immune response which will not be 100% protective.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sheetal Verma (37 minutes later)

Mam I have concern as I have pet dog who is vaccinated properly everyyear but due to space in my front gate his nose mouth came in contact with outside dog or may be tongue also!!is there anything to worry as he sleep lick and play with all my family memebers?

Answered by Dr. Sheetal Verma (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hand washing best practice to keep infections away.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

As you said that he comes in contact with outside dogs is more threat for your dog than you or your family. Even if your dog is vaccinated still then you must keep him away from stray dogs as they can spread several illness to dogs most of which are not transmissible to humans. Keep dog clean, vaccinated, advise from veterinary doctor and away from dogs. As far as family members avoid too much oral intimacy and proper handwashing to be practiced by everyone in house.

Take care.
Dr. Sheetal Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar