# White islands in a sea of red

## TL;DR

Dengue is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, with skin symptoms that help distinguish it from other illnesses.

## Contribution

The paper highlights the importance of dermatological manifestations in diagnosing dengue.

## Key findings

- Dengue is caused by a single-stranded RNA virus from the Flaviviridae family.
- Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes are primary vectors for dengue transmission.
- Dermatological symptoms can help differentiate dengue from other diseases.

## Abstract

Dengue is a viral disease caused by a single-stranded RNA virus from the Flaviviridae family, primarily transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, although Aedes albopictus also plays a role as a vector. Clinical features of dengue range from nonspecific symptoms to severe forms like dengue shock syndrome. Among these clinical features, dermatological manifestations are particularly noteworthy, as they can aid in differentiating dengue from other illnesses.