The Rapid Surge of Dengue Cases in Bangladesh: Over 11,000 People Affected in Just Two Weeks

2023-07-17 05:16:53

More than 11,000 people in Bangladesh fell ill with dengue in half a month.

Date 17 July 2023 time 12:03

Today (July 17, 2023), Xinhua News Agency reported that The Bangladesh Health Service Directorate (DGHS) said in the first half of July More than 11,000 people in Bangladesh have been hospitalized for dengue fever, with 1,623 new infections reported at its peak on Saturday. Seven additional deaths were reported Saturday, the highest daily tally since January 2023, bringing the total number of dengue cases to 19,454 with 100 deaths. Nhua reported that until 8:00 local time on Saturday. The number of new dengue cases seen in July this year reached 11,476, while the death toll soared to 54, showing that mosquito-borne dengue is on the rise in Bangladesh. Dengue fever is caused by infection with the dengue virus through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. This can cause acute illnesses such as headache, high fever, fatigue, severe muscle and joint pain. swollen lymph nodes, vomiting, and a red rash all over the body

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