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BASIC INFORMATION1
What is dengue ?
Dengue is an acute flue-like fever caused by virus. It occurs in two forms:
Dengue fever (DF)
Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF)
Dengue Fever (DF) is marked by an onset of sudden high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes and pain in the muscles and joints. Aedes Egypti Fig: WHO/TDR
Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is a more severe form in which bleeding and sometimes shock occurs. ...
Recognition of Dengue Fever
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Recognition of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever and Shock
Symptoms similar to dengue fever, plus any one or combination of the following. ... Aspirin and Brufen should be avoided in dengue fever, as they are known to increase the bleeding tendency and may lead to serious complication. ...
Information on personal protection against dengue
(1) How does dengue spread ?
Dengue is spread through the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito. ...
There is no way to tell if a mosquito is carrying the dengue virus. ... Dengue mosquitoes breed in stored, exposed, water collection systems. ...
Prevention of Dengue
All Control efforts should be directed against the mosquitoes. ...
1) Prevent Mosquito Bites:
Dengue Mosquitoes Bite During the Daytime-Protect Yourself From the Bite
Wear full-sleeve clothes and long dresses to cover the limbs. ...
Use mosquito coils and electric vapour mats during the daytime to prevent dengue. ... Mosquitoes become infected when they bite people who are sick with dengue. Mosquito nets and mosquito coils will effectively prevent more mosquitoes from biting sick people and help stop the spread of dengue.
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