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Hi, my aunt came back from a trip and has dengue fever. can i get dengue by liiving in the same house. im pregnant and concern she can give that to me.?
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No: It is carried by mosquitos and not contagious.
Answered 10/3/2016
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No worries: Dengue is not a contagious disease. Your aunt poses no danger to anyone else.
Answered 10/3/2016
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