<h2><strong>About:</strong></h2>

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	<li>Dengue is a&nbsp;<strong>mosquito-borne viral infection</strong>, found in tropical and sub-tropical climates worldwide, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas.</li>
	<li>Dengue infections are caused by four Antigenically distinct serotypes, DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3 &amp; DENV-4. Dengue serotype 2 is considered the most virulent strain and may produce serious illness.</li>
	<li>A very typical feature of dengue infection is that till the patient is in the febrile phase (running fever) he/she doesn&rsquo;t develop serious complications usually.</li>
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