Tag - fever

In Focus

Bangladesh battles its most lethal dengue fever outbreak, hundreds killed

August 14, 2023

Dengue is a viral infection transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes and is found in tropical and sub-tropical climates worldwide, mostly...

In Focus

Rising dengue cases in Afghanistan draw WHO attention

October 1, 2022

In August, the WHO confirmed a new wave of dengue fever in the country with a total of 64 cases reported between 12 June and 30 July from Nangarhar province...

First Check

Explainer: How is Tomato flu different from other viral fevers?

August 30, 2022

There is no swab or blood test to confirm Tomato fever. But as the clinical presentation is similar to Dengue, COVID and Chikungunya, clinicians may do tests...