“The worst epidemic of the decade"

Haemorrhaging blood from the nose, mouth, and gums is one of the symptoms of Dengue fever, a mosquito borne disease that is sweeping through South East Asia.

According to the article in the Guardian, “no country has been left untouched in the region”.

The disease is carried by Aedes mosquitoes which are thought to be on the increase because of rapid globalisation and urbanisation. Building sites are seemingly the focus of outbreaks.

Well at least it isn't due to climate change.

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