The dengue virus attaches to the surface of a host cell and enters the cell by a process called endocytosis. Once deep inside the cell, the virus fuses with the endosomal membrane and is released ...

The dengue virus is transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected mosquito. Only a few mosquito species are vectors for the dengue virus. What is a vector? A vector is a vehicle that carries ...

Dengue is a miserable illness caused by infection with any of the four dengue viruses (dengue-1, -2, -3 and -4). Infections have increased dramatically over the past two years while, at the same ...

The dengue virus (DENV) is a single-stranded RNA virus with increasing worldwide prevalence causing severe mosquito-borne viral infections. Therefore, effective strategies to prevent and treat DENV ...

A fast population growth, unplanned urbanization and poor sanitation have contributed to the rise in dengue. The virus has surged worldwide since last year and spread to areas previously free of ...