DENGUE

An

acute viral infection

caused by a bite of an
Aedes Aegypti mosquito.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Sudden

onset of high fever which

may last from 2-7 days
Joint and muscle pain and pain
behind the eyes
Weakness
Skin rashes
Nose bleeding when fever starts to
subside
Abdominal pain

TREATMENT
If

fever or symptoms persist

for 2 or more days, bring the
patient to the nearest
hospital

PREVENTION
SEARCH

AND DESTROY

Cover water drums and pail

Replace water in flower vases once a

week
Clean gutters of leaves and debris
Collect and dispose all unusable tin
cans, jars, bottles and other items that
collect and hold water

 SEEK

EARLY CONSULTATION

Consult the doctor immediately if fever

persist after 2 days and rashes appears

LEPTOSPIROSIS
A

bacterial infection caused

by Leptospira Spirochetes
that is transmitted by many
animals such as rats

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

FEVER
Non-specific

symptoms of
muscle pain, headache
Calf muscle pain
Reddish eyes in some cases

TREATMENT
Take

antibiotics duly
prescribed by the doctor
Early recognition and
treatment within 2 days
illness prevents
complications, so early
consultation is advised.

PREVENTION
Avoid

swimming or wading in
potentially contaminated
water or flood water
Use proper protection, like
boots and gloves, when work
requires exposure to
contaminated water

INFLUENZA
A

viral infection that

attacks the respiratory
system

Signs and Symptoms

Fever

at least 38 C
Headache
Runny nose
Sore throat
Cough (or other respiratory
manifestations) may or may not
have muscle/joint pains

TRANSMISSION
Coughing
Sneezing
Contact with

surfaces, material and

clothing contaminated with
discharges of an infected person

PREVENTION AND
CONTROL
Give

influenza vaccination preferably

annually
Cover mouth and nose when
coughing or sneezing to prevent
spread of the virus
Wash hands frequently with soap
and water

WATER AND
FOOD-BORNE DSE.
(cholera, diarrhea, hepatitis A,
typhoid fever)

PREVENTION AND
CONTROL
Drink

only safe and clean

water. If unsure, boil drinking
water until 3 or more minutes
after it reached boiling point
or chlorinate your water
Keep food away from insects
and rats by covering it

Wash

and cooked food

properly. Eat only foods that
are well cooked and properly
prepared. Wash fruits and
vegetables with clean water
before eating or cooking
Thoroughly cook oysters,
clams and other shellfish for

Avoid

eating street vended

foods
Practice safe handling and
storage of food and water

 Dispose human waste properly

Use toilet properly and clean it

every day
Wash hands with soap and water
after using the toilet and before
eating
Keep surroundings clean to
prevent flies and other insects
and rodents from breeding