Asymptomatic Individuals Serve as Primary Source of Dengue Transmission

Individuals showing no symptoms are likely the primary source of dengue fever, according to new research (“ Contributions from the silent majority dominate dengue virus transmission ”) published in  PLOS Pathogens . Nearly 400 million people each year are infected with dengue virus, which is transmitted through mosquitoes.The study estimates that more than 80% of dengue virus infections are attributable to individuals with mild to no symptoms who do not seek treatment from