noun
- Plural of dengue; instances or cases of dengue fever, a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
Usage: Medical/epidemiological context; Often used in public health reporting and statistics
Examples
- The health department reported a spike in dengues across the region.
- Multiple dengues were confirmed in the coastal areas during the rainy season.
- Dengues have become more common in tropical and subtropical regions.
- The hospital treated dozens of dengues last month.
- Efforts to control dengues focus on reducing mosquito populations.