Bangladesh Grapples With Dengue Crisis as Death Toll Surpasses 900

The number of reported dengue fever cases in Bangladesh this year has reached 187,725, with the death toll exceeding 900 individuals, according to data from the health department.

DGHS Reports Surge in Dengue Cases with 16 New Deaths in Bangladesh

According to the DGHS, 63,917 dengue cases were recorded so far in September, (1^✔ ✔Trusted Source
Health Bulletin on current Dengue situation published by CDC, DGHS

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Dengue is a tropical disease caused by mosquitoes carrying the dengue virus. Symptoms include fever, joint & muscle ache, fatigue, nausea and skin rash.

The June-September monsoon period is the season of dengue fever in Bangladesh, which is considered a high-risk country prone to the mosquito-borne disease.

Reference:

1. Health Bulletin on current Dengue situation published by CDC, DGHS - (https://old.dghs.gov.bd/index.php/en/home/5175-health-bulletin-on-current-dengue-situation-published-by-cdc-dghs)

Source-IANS