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Dengue fever: The small but lethal mosquito bite

By DW
08 September 2019   |   2:15 pm
Often mistaken for Malaria, Dengue fever can be fatal if left unchecked. Since there is no cure for the mosquito-borne disease, only prevention against mosquito bites, early detection and medical care can help.

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