What is in news : There has been a pronounced decline in the number of Influenza A(H1N1) & dengue cases this year in Karnataka

Dengue

• Causative agent : Dengue virus
• Spread :
  • Bites of infected Aedes species mosquitoes
  • Mother to Child
  • Infected blood, laboratory, or healthcare setting exposures
• Effects : Sudden high fever, severe headaches, pain behind the eyes, severe bone, joint, and muscle pain, etc.
• Treatment : Symptoms are treated as there is no specific medicine for Dengue

H1N1 INFLUENZA

• Caused by : H1N1 virus
• Spread : Airborne
• Effects : infection of the respiratory tract & flu
• Treatment : Antiviral drugs