Dengue mosquito bite

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Asked for Male, 22 Years

I am concerned regarding a possible dengue mosquito bite yesterday. It was quite black and not sure about white stripes. Not very large also. Had it been a dengue mosquito, what can I do if I don't want to fall ill as early as possible?

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Dr. C.S. Sidana

General Physician 23 yrs exp Gurgaon

Don't worry one single bite will not harm you if your immunity is strong.There are many factors for transmission of disease not just a bite of mosquito.

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Dr. Milind Sathe General Physician 37 yrs exp Indore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Milind Sathe

General Physician 37 yrs exp Indore

Prevention against mosquitoes required. Use mosquito repellent creams, mosquito nets Wear full length trousers,and full sleeve shirts during daytime as dengue causing mosquitoes bite mostly during daytime.