India, Aug. 16 -- Dengue cases are prevalent during the monsoon season, causing high fever. It is caused by the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito and can be prevented by taking adequate precautions. Even if you or your loved ones contract dengue, a proper diet can help achieve a faster recovery.

Dr Vaibhav K Gupta, Associate Director of Internal Medicine at Medanta, Gurugram, shared with HT Lifestyle why dengue is of particular concern now.

He said, "The rise of dengue fever is a growing concern, driven by several key factors. Climate change plays a significant role, creating warmer, wetter conditions that are ideal for mosquito breeding and survival. Rapidly expanding cities often lack proper waste management, leading to abundant stag...