Glossario umanitario

• Temperature: Warmer climates accelerate mosquito development and shorten the dengue virus incubation period in Aedes mosquitoes.
• Rainfall: Irregular rains create thousands of micro-breeding sites around homes, even in tiny water containers.
• Mosquitoes: A single female Aedes mosquito can lay up to 300 eggs in her lifetime.
• Urbanisation: Dengue was once mainly urban, but it now increasingly spreads in rural areas where infrastructure is weak.
• Stoccaggio dell'acqua: Open buckets, tanks, and household containers are common breeding sites in rural villages.
• Plastic Waste: Discarded plastic cups, bottles, and packaging trap rainwater and provide ideal nurseries for mosquitoes.
• Silent Spread: Many dengue infections cause mild symptoms, allowing the virus to circulate unnoticed.
• Daytime Biting: Aedes mosquitoes bite primarily during the day, unlike malaria mosquitoes, which bite at night.
• Global Expansion: Dengue now threatens nearly half of the world’s population in tropical and subtropical regions.
• Climate Sensitivity: Even a one-degree rise in temperature can substantially increase the potential for dengue transmission.
• Early Symptoms: High fever, headache, eye pain, and muscle aches often appear suddenly within days after infection.
• Severe Dengue: Serious complications can include plasma leakage, internal bleeding, and circulatory collapse.
• Community Action: Removing stagnant water around homes can greatly reduce mosquito populations.
• Rilevamento precoce: Recognising warning signs and seeking medical attention promptly decreases the risk of severe disease.
• Public Health Reality: Dengue is not only a viral infection but also a disease influenced by environmental, infrastructural, and healthcare access factors.

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