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Read the text below and answer question 1 t0 3. Dengue fever is one of the most dangerous diseases in the world. Dengue fever is endemic in most tropical countries of the south Pacific, Asia, the Carribean, the USA and Africa. This disease rapidly spreads in most tropical urban areas of the world. It means people in these areas have high risks of infection of the disease. Dengue fever is caused by a virus. The virus is transmitted into human by the bite of infected mosquitos, usually Aedes Aegypti. In other words, the disease cannot be spread directly from person to person. The disease is characterized by high fever, severe headache, backache, joint and muscle pains. Sometimes, many patients get nause, vomiting, and rash on arms, face and legs. There is no specific treatment of the disease. (Taken from Ujian Nasional 2008/2009) 1. What is the text about? a. Endemic disease. b. People in urban areas. c. Characteristic of a disease d. Dengue fever. 2. What caused deng...