Question

What microbe causes dengue fever?

Answer 1

Microbes:

1. The organisms that are too small to be seen without the use of a microscope are referred to as microbes.
2. Examples: Bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, viruses, etc.

Dengue fever:

1. Dengue is a viral disease.
2. It is caused by a virus that belongs to the genus Flavivirus.
3. It belongs to the Flavi viridae family.
4. It is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes.
5. Once a person gets infected with one of the strains, their body builds up an immunity to only that particular strain of the virus.

Symptoms of dengue fever:

1. High fever
2. Nausea
3. Vomiting
4. Muscle or joint pain.