Dengue Fever Vectors: Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus

The primary mosquito vectors for dengue virus are Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. These day-biting mosquitoes thrive in tropical and subtropical urban environments, breeding in standing water (containers, tires, flower pots). They transmit the virus through bites.

Prevention focuses on vector control: eliminate breeding sites, use insect repellent (DEET, picaridin), wear protective clothing, install screens, and support community mosquito control programs. No specific antiviral exists; management is supportive.