Dengue fever alarm in Bangladesh: 342 people died

In Bangladesh, 342 people have died nationwide due to dengue fever since the beginning of the year.

According to the news of Dhaka Tribune newspaper, based on the statement of the General Directorate of Health Services of Bangladesh, dengue fever transmitted by mosquitoes continues to be effective in the country.

In the country, 7 people died due to dengue fever in the last 24 hours and 1872 new cases were recorded.

Dengue fever has been detected in 110 thousand 312 people in Bangladesh since the beginning of the year, and 342 people have died due to the disease.

The treatment of 5 thousand 771 people who caught dengue fever continues in hospitals.

Last year, 413 people died in the country due to dengue fever, and 575 people died in 2024.

WHAT IS DENGUE FEVER?

Dengue fever virus, which occurs in tropical and subtropical regions, is transmitted to humans through mosquitoes. The disease, which generally causes a mild fever after the incubation period, can cause death in some cases.

Cases increase in March, June, September and December, generally known as "rainy periods".

Scientists warn that high temperatures and prolonged rains cause an increase in mosquitoes carrying malaria and dengue fever.

Since the mosquito species that causes the disease creates larvae in water bodies, garbage dumps, especially in industrial areas, need to be constantly disinfected.