As temperatures continue to rise and monsoons become longer in Bangladesh, the country is faced with its worst dengue outbreak. Dengue fever, caused by the Aedes mosquito, has become a recurring problem in Bangladesh. However, the current outbreak is unprecedented, and scientists point to climate change as a significant contributing factor. Climate change is disrupting the delicate balance of ecosystems, enabling mosquitoes to thrive in areas previously uninhabitable to them. Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection that causes flu-like symptoms, including high fever, severe headache, joint and muscle pain, and rash.

Source: Economic Times November 14, 2023 15:33 UTC