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 and body aches, rashes and sore throat.