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While both conditions are caused by viral infections, Dengue (or Dengue Fever) could be blamed on mosquitoes, mainly the Aedes aegypti types, flu, (or Influenza), on the other hand, is the result of influenza virus infections, (types A, B, or C), and can be caught from other persons (usually from coughs and sneezes).
Since Dengue Fever is transmitted by mosquitoes, it is usually found where these mosquitoes live, - at tropical and subtropical regions. Flu could be anywhere, causing periodical widespread epidemics or pandemics, most likely at winter or spring times.
While several, common symptoms, such as fever, headache, muscle and joint pains could make both conditions very uncomfortable, they have their own, additional symptomes, and are quit different in many other ways.
Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF), a type of Dengue fever, for example, as the name suggests, could cause bleeding and even shock, therefore, could be considered a quite serious condition. Flu, can have serious, potentially fatal complications as well, mostly for immune compromised persons.
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Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, while influenza is a respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Symptoms of dengue include high fever, severe headache, joint and muscle pain, and rash, while influenza symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, and fatigue. Dengue can lead to severe complications like dengue hemorrhagic fever, while severe influenza can lead to pneumonia.
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What is the difference between dengue fever and influenza?
Dengue fever is a disease caused by a family of viruses that are transmitted by mosquitoes, unlike Influenza, commonly Referred to as the flu, is an infectious disease of birds and mammals caused by RNA viruses of the family orthomyxoviridae
What is the difference between H5 and H1 in influenza?
H1 influenza is a hog virus and I'm not sure about H5 (i used my Prier knowledge on this 1)
What is the name of viruse that cause dengue fever?
Yes, Dengue fever is a disease caused by one of a number of viruses that are carried by mosquitoes. These mosquitoes then transmit the virus to humans.
What is the difference between the dengue mosquito and the normal mosquito?
The bite of a normal mosquito and a dengue mosquito are the same. The symptoms of the dengue mosquito bite is different. The dengue mosquito carries a virus and could cause nausea, vomiting, and a loss of your appetite.
What's the difference between malaria and dengue fever?
In malaria fever the patient trampling feel cold and in dengue fever patient feels pain in all body , pain in joints and headache.
What is the difference between influenza type A and type B?
Influenza Type A is your typical flu...its the one everyone gets. Influenza Type B is much slower than type A and can last twice as long with the symptoms gradually coming on.
What is the difference between influenza and flu?
'Flu' is just the abbreviation of 'Influenza'.In - 'Flu' - enza
What is the Acronym of DCCIMM?
D-Dengue C-Common colds C-Chikenpox I- Influenza M-Measles M-Mumps
What is the difference between dengue fever and malaria?
In malaria fever the patient trampling feel cold and in dengue fever patient feels pain in all body , pain in joints and headache.
Is diarrhoea a sypmtom of dengue?
Yes, it is. So is intense headache, very high fever; some people also experience a little nausea. The symptoms are much like flu symptoms except that they are much worse. One should never take aspirins for dengue. The difference between dengue symptoms and flu symptoms is that after 2-3 days (it varies) there will be some small red dots on the body.
What are the areas affected with dengue fever?
In past 2-3 years India was affected by the Dengue the most .
What is the difference between Type B flu viruses and the Swine Flu?
They are different types of influenza viruses. Human "Swine flu" (H1N1/09) is caused by Type A viruses.
