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Dengue : pronounced den' gee
Caused by: Any 1 of 4 closely related viruses: DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3, or DEN-4 It is also known as Break Bone Fever. Incubation period: fever comes within 8 days of mosquito bite. If the infection is treated on time, Mortality rate get reduced These mosquitoes lives near human habitations where they breed in even the cleanest water. Transmitter or vector of viruses: Aedes mosquito Copyright @ Forever Medic Online Pvt. Ltd

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Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF)?

More severe form of dengue. Can be fatal if unrecognized & not properly treated.

Each year over 100 million cases of Dengue worldwide

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TRANSMISSION CYCLE:

Aedes mosquito becomes infected with dengue virus when it bites a person who has dengue or DHF After about a week it can transmit the virus while biting a healthy person. Dengue cannot be spread directly from person to person. Copyright @ Forever Medic Online Pvt. Ltd

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Where can outbreaks of dengue occur?

Primarily in areas where Aedes mosquitoes live, which include most tropical urban areas of the world.

Dengue viruses may be introduced into areas by travelers who become infected while visiting other areas of the tropics where dengue commonly exists

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Risk factors of Dengue:

If you live or travel in tropical areas:
Central and South America

Africa
The Caribbean Southeast Asia including Bangladesh The Middle East The South & Central Pacific

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When you at more risk?

If you've had dengue fever before.
In case of dengue fever, having antibodies to Dengue in the blood from a previous infection actually increases your risk of severe disease dengue hemorrhagic fever if you're infected again.

If you are ~

younger than age 12, female White

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Symptoms:

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Mild Dengue : Fever for 3-5 days Intense frontal headache Fatigue Muscle and join pains Vomiting Reduced with appetite

symptoms of the disease?

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever: Bleeding from the nose Frequently vomiting blood or without blood

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There is no specific medication for treatment of a dengue infection. Persons who think they have dengue should use pain relievers & avoid aspirin. Rest Drink plenty of fluids Consult a physician.

What is the treatment for dengue?

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Email: enquiry@medicyatra.com Is there an effective treatment for dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF)?

As with dengue, there is no specific medication for DHF.

It can however be effectively treated by fluid replacement therapy if an early clinical diagnosis is made.

There is no vaccine against dengue fever.

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ways to prevent Dengue:

1. Preventing breeding of mosquitoes and larvae & 2. preventing mosquito bites

Prevent breeding of mosquitoes & larvae:

Environmental Management & Source Reduction Methods:

Detection & elimination of mosquito breeding sources like discarded tires, Coconut shells , empty cans, Household & garden utensils
Management of roof tops, porticos & sunshades Proper covering of stored water Reliable water supply Observation of weekly dry day

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Prevention of mosquito bites:

mosquitoes that spread malaria - bite at night (from "dusk until dawn"), mosquitoes that spread dengue fever - bite during the day. While outdoors:

Wear light-colored clothing, long

sleeves & long pants. Use insect repellent Reapply after swimming or excessive sweating.

While indoors or asleep:

Install fly-wire on windows Use "insect spray to kill mosquitoes Use bed net

worker sprays chemicals to kill mosquitoes to prevent spread of dengue fever.

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Prevention of Dengue:
HEALTH EDUCATION: Impart knowledge to common people regarding the disease & vector through various media sources like TV, Radio, Cinema slides, etc. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION: Sensitizing and involving the community for detection of Aedes breeding places & their elimination.

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