Dengue is an acute mosquito-borne viral infection that places a significant socioeconomic and disease burden on many tropical and subtropical regions of the world.[1] Globally, 2.5 billion people live in areas where dengue viruses can be transmitted and the incidence of dengue has increased dramatically in recent decades. In India, a total of 22,092 cases and 74 deaths were reported till August 2013.In September 2013, we investigated an outbreak of Dengue fever in a village Aanji, of Wardha district (Maharashtra).
Key words: Dengue, Investigation, Outbreak
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