Tropical Flu is another name for Dengue Fever (pronounced DENG'- gay).
Dengue Fever/Tropical Flu is found in the tropical regions of the world where the mosquitoes that carry the pathogen live. There is no treatment other than symptomatic treatments like are used for colds and flu. Influenza, or flu, is a respiratory illness that is caused by a virus. Flu is highly contagious and is usually spread by the coughs and sneezes of a person who is infected. You can also catch flu from an infected person if you touch them (e.g. shaking hands). The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. Tropical Flu is another name for Dengue Fever (pronounced DENG'- gay). It is caused by 4 different viruses, but none are actually influenza viruses, so it is a misnomer since it really isn't a flu. It is much more like malaria, and is also sometimes called Little Malaria. The flu (influenza) is a contagious respiratory disease caused by flu viruses. It is spread from person to person by coughing or sneezing. It can also be spread by touching contaminated surfaces. Symptoms of flu include fever* or feeling feverish/chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headache, and tiredness. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea also can occur but are more common in children than adults. Tropical Flu/Dengue Fever is caused by viruses that are carried by mosquitoes. The specific mosquitoes are of the Aedes genus and the most common carriers of Tropical Flu are the Aedes Aegypti species. Malaria is also caused by carrier mosquitoes, but the pathogen in malaria is a parasite called plasmodium, rather than viruses that mosquitoes carry that cause Dengue Fever.
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