by Aedes aegypti mosquito, which carries many other diseases such as chikungunya, Zika fever, Mayaro, and yellow fever viruses
You can identify
this mosquito by its legs, which have distinct black and white markings, and its thorax, which features a lyre-shaped marking on the upper surface
symptoms include
high fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pain, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, skin rash, and mild bleeding from the nose or gum
Keep in mind that
the symptoms of dengue can vary, and in serious cases, it can even lead to complications such as severe bleeding, organ damage, and a low platelet count
since These mosquitoes
lay eggs in stagnant water, such as flower vases, uncovered barrels, buckets, and discarded tyres, scrub off their eggs from wet containers and flower pots, once a week
protect yourself
from mosquito bites by wearing full sleeve shirts/tee-shirts and long pants when outdoors during the day and evening
You can also use
mosquito repellants or netting over your bed, and treat the mosquito netting with the insecticide permethrin for added protection