Dengue is a viral infection. The bite of infected mosquitoes is the main cause of dengue. The primary vectors that transmit the disease are Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.¹ How is dengue transmitted? Before we learn more about the dengue test kit, it's important to understand how dengue spreads. Dengue fever caused by the Dengue Virus (DENV) is transmitted […]

What are leptospirosis symptoms and treatment? Viruses, diseases, and infections usually get passed from one person to another. Most diseases are spread by human transmission, either by bodily waste or fluid. However, there are some diseases that can be acquired by humans through animals. These types of diseases are called zoonotic diseases.  Leptospirosis is a common […]

During the wet season in the Philippines, a lot of people tend to get sick because of rainy season diseases. This is why it is important for everyone to know what to do if they get sick, as well as how to prevent rainy season diseases in the first place. How can you prevent rainy season […]

Dr. Eric Tayag, former chief of the National Epidemiology Center, shared in an interview that the public needs to be wary of diseases brought about by the rainy season. In particular, he told the public to watch out for dengue fever and leptospirosis. Should You Worry About Dengue Fever and Leptospirosis? In the Philippines, certain diseases are […]