Zika virus and dengue fever: Do we become more attractive to mosquitoes after infection?

1 July 2022, 01:49 GMT

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A recent study revealed that infection with dengue fever or Zika virus affects the smell of humans, making them more attractive to mosquitoes.

According to the study published in the scientific journal “Cell”, mosquitoes, after they bite the infected, transmit viruses to the next victim.

Dengue fever is common in the tropics and causes a high temperature and a rash, and can be fatal.

The Zika virus can cause birth defects if a pregnant woman becomes infected, but most adults have mild or no symptoms and usually recover within a few days.

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