The Spanish word Dengue is derived from the African Swahili word Dinga. Dengue actually means spinal pain. It is called broken bones or dandy fever. Dengue is a viral infectious disease. 100 million people worldwide are infected with dengue every year. Outbreaks of the disease occur in Southeast Asia, South China, Pacific Islands, Taiwan, Africa, Caribbean Islands, Mexico, Central and South America. Dr. Siddiq Publications