dengue fever
nounUK /ˈdɛŋɡeɪ ˈfiːvə/
US /ˈdɛŋɡeɪ ˈfiːvər/
A sickness you can get from a mosquito bite that makes you feel very hot and tired.
The doctor told him to rest and drink water because he had dengue fever.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A viral illness spread by day-biting mosquitoes in warm countries.
Dengue fever is common in tropical regions during the rainy season.
3. A severe form of the illness that can cause bleeding and needs hospital care.
Severe dengue fever can be dangerous if it is not treated quickly.
4. A febrile disease marked by sudden high temperature and strong joint pain.
After the trip, she was diagnosed with dengue fever and stayed in bed for a week.