The Philippines ... can identify areas in need of emergency attention. The infection causes flu-like illness, but occasionally becomes more severe. The global incidence of dengue has grown ...

DF and DHF are primarily diseases of tropical and sub tropical areas, and the four different dengue serotypes are maintained in a cycle that involves humans and the Aedes mosquito.

An image of the aedes mosquito is seen in this Jan 2023 file photo. From January to Sept 6 this year, the Philippines Department of Health has tallied 208,965 dengue cases, 68 per cent higher than the ...