Aedes mosquito, a vector of dengue fever

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Dengue fever is transmitted by the Aedes mosquito, a vector of dengue fever. It can be found in both children and adults. It is caused by the dengue virus, of which there are four types. If you have had dengue fever, you can get infected again if you are infected with a different type.

Aedes mosquito, the carrier of dengue fever
Small, black
Has white stripes on the legs, belly and body
Likes to live in dark corners of the house
Comes out to feed during the day

Watch out for symptoms of dengue fever
: 1. Sudden high fever of 39 – 40 degrees for more than 2 days
2. Headache, body aches, fatigue, lethargy
3. Loss of appetite, vomiting
4. Rash, bruises or blood spots on the torso, arms and legs
5. Black stools
6. Enlarged liver, painful when pressed in the right rib area
7. May go into shock when the fever subsides, cold hands and feet, weak and rapid pulse

Dengue fever can be prevented.
In addition to destroying the breeding grounds of the Aedes mosquito, vaccination is another way to create a protective shield for the body. สมัคร ufabet Children aged 9 years up to adults aged 45 years who have had dengue fever should be vaccinated against dengue fever.

Habitat of Aedes mosquitoes

The Aedes mosquito is found in tropical regions, especially in Southeast Asia. It is more common in urban areas, especially in crowded areas, because there are water sources for the mosquito to breed. However, in rural areas, especially in areas that are starting to get crowded, the number of Aedes mosquitoes is increasing.

Air pressure also affects the survival of mosquitoes. It was found that in areas no higher than 500 meters above sea level, there will be a high density of mosquitoes, but in mountainous areas, this type of mosquito will be found less.