Abstract :
Dengue is a mosquito borne arboviral disease caused by dengue virus, which belongs to the Flaviviridae family. It causes a febrile illness, which is usually self-limiting; but occasionally may have serious complications. It associated hypokalemic paralysis is an unusual neurological complication of dengue fever. Dengue epidemics are becoming a regular threat every few years in West Bengal, Delhi leading to significant mortality and morbidity. The objectives of this paper was to study the causes and effects of flavivirus in India.
Keyword :
Dengue, Disease, Fever, Mortality, Morbidity