Question

Dengue fever is also known as __________ .

• A. Break-bone fever
• B. Black water fever
• C. Cotton fever
• D. Parrot fever

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Break-bone fever

Dengue fever is transmitted to humans by the bite of Aedes mosquito (Aedes aegyptii). It is also known as break bone fever. Symptoms include low blood platelet count, internal bleeding, pain in the joint and muscles, high fever, head abd body aches, rashes and sore throat.