What Is Dengue?
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7. Can a Human Transmit Dengue?
A human cannot transmit dengue by sneezing or coughing at another person, such as may happen with the common cold. However, it is possible for a mother who was bitten by an infected mosquito to pass the virus to her fetus either during the pregnancy or right before birth.
In one rare instance, a mother infected her child through her breastmilk. However, even in areas where dengue is more common, doctors still encourage breastfeeding since the pros outweigh the risks. Though also rare, there have been cases of the disease spreading through organ transplants, blood transfusions or needle sticks.
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