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Dengue fever

Alternative names:

chikungunya; dengue-like disease; O'nyong-nyong fever; West Nile fever

Prevention:

Vaccines are available for the different types of dengue fever. Availability of vaccines varies and may be a problem. Personal protection (clothing, mosquito repellent, netting, and so on), and traveling during periods of minimal mosquito activity can be helpful. Mosquito abatement programs may reduce the risk of infection but vaccination is the only sure method of prevention.




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