noun
- a tropical disease transmitted by mosquitoes, causing high fever, severe headache, and muscle pain
Usage: medical
Examples
- The outbreak of dengue affected thousands of people in the region.
- Mosquito control is essential for preventing dengue transmission.
- She was hospitalized with dengue fever after traveling to Southeast Asia.
- The symptoms of dengue include high fever and joint pain.
- Health officials warned tourists about the risk of dengue in tropical areas.
- Standing water provides breeding grounds for dengue-carrying mosquitoes.