Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection that occasionally has a break out in Tanzania, particularly in the capital city Dar Es Salaam but it is definitely not restricted to it.
Dengue symptoms look like Malaria, including the joint and muscle pain as well as a potentially high fever. There are four serotypes of the virus and you can get each of them only once.
However, subsequent infections with different virus serotypes increase the risk of the viral infection progressing into Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever. This can be fatal if complications like a circulatory failure and a shock occur; this condition is known as the Dengue Shock Syndrome.
The mosquitoes that transmit dengue are active during the day, with peak moments in the early morning and the late afternoon. They prefer to be in the shade when it’s hot, just like you.
Currently, there is no vaccination against dengue yet. Therefore, it’s very important to avoid mosquito bites by using a repellent that contains DEET.
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