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FAQs and Facts about this life threatening disease.
DENGUE
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What is Dengue?
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DENGUE Dengue is a viral infection
transmitted by the bite of an infected female Aedes aegypti mosquito.
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Where does Dengue usually occur?
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Dengue is found in tropical and sub-tropical climates worldwide, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas.
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What are its symptoms?
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Symptoms of Dengue
Sudden, high fever Severe headaches Pain behind the eyes
Severe joint and muscle pain Fatigue Nausea
VomitingSkin rash, which
appears two to five days after the onset of fever
Mild bleeding (such a nose bleed, bleeding
gums, or easy bruising)
What are some ways to prevent dengue infection?
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Stay away from heavily populated residential areas, if possible.
Use mosquito repellents, even indoors.
When outdoors, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants tucked into socks.
When indoors, use air conditioning if available.
Make sure window and door screens are secure and free of holes. If sleeping areas are not screened or air conditioned, use mosquito nets.
If you have symptoms of dengue, speak to your doctor.
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What are the worldwide statistics on Dengue?
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are about 390 million cases of dengue fever worldwide, and 96 million require medical treatment. Five hundred thousand cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever, the most severe form of dengue, require hospitalization each year. Nearly 40% of the world's population lives in an area endemic with dengue. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 22,000 deaths occur yearly, mostly among children.
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Are there any vaccines available for dengue?
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“The world's first dengue vaccine won regulatory approval in Mexico on Wednesday, raising hopes that it could prevent more than 100 deaths there a year and eventually perhaps millions around the world.”....
“The Dengvaxia vaccine is being manufactured by French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi. The company has requested regulatory approval in 20 countries across Asia and Latin America, but Mexico was the first to give it the green light.”
- Retrieved from Yahoo News
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Note: As of now, dengue vector control programs such as ‘search and destroy’ are still the most effective way in preventing dengue while the vaccine is still distributed.
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End of Presentation.
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