Dengue cases skyrocket in Delhi amid prolonged monsoon season - Delhi has witnessed a large surge in the number of dengue cases due to the prolonged monsoon season in the national capital.
Tap water access in Delhi linked to dengue infection risk
Tap water access in densely populated parts of Delhi is a strong predictor of the risk of contracting dengue, says a study that may lead to new strategies to control the transmission of the deadly virus in urban areas.
Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by the bite of an infected female Aedes mosquito- mainly of the species Aedes aegypti and, to a lesser extent, Ae. albopictus. According to the experts, the dengue virus is among a growing number of mosquito-borne pathogens across the world that have adapted to spread in cities.