India, Sept. 2 -- Every monsoon, the risk of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and malaria surges. Increased humidity, stagnant water, and seasonal weather changes create ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes, fueling the spread of these infections.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Tushar Tayal, consultant, internal medicine, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram said, "Dengue, a mosquito-borne viral infection, affects people of all ages, but in children, the disease can behave in far more unpredictable and dangerous ways. One key reason is that a child's immune system may respond more aggressively to the virus, triggering an exaggerated inflammatory reaction. This can cause rapid plasma leakage from blood vessels, leading to shock, severe ...