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    DENGUE FEVER

    AWARENESS AND
    PREVENTION
    GROUP D
    WHAT IS DENGUE
    FEVER?
    CAUSED BY THE DENGUE VIRUS

    Transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes

    Common in tropical and subtropical regions

    Four serotypes: DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3, DENV-4


    GLOBAL IMPACT OF
    DENGUE
    Affects over 100 countries
    390 million cases annually (WHO estimates)
    Risk of severe outbreaks during rainy seasons
    TRANSMISSIO
    N
    Bite of an infected mosquito

    Peak biting hours: Early morning and

    evening

    Mosquito breeding in stagnant water

    sources
    SYMPTOMS OF
    DENGUE FEVER
    1.High fever (104°F or higher)
    2.Severe headache
    3.Pain behind the eyes
    4.Joint and muscle pain
    5.Skin rash (appears 2–5 days after fever starts)
    6.Mild bleeding (nosebleeds, gum bleeding)
    SEVERE DENGUE
    (DENGUE HEMORRHAGIC
    Symptoms: FEVER)
    • Severe abdominal pain
    • Persistent vomiting
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Internal bleeding
    • Can lead to shock, organ failure, or death
    DIAGNOSIS
    DENGUE IGM/IGG
    LABORATOR
    NS1 PCR TEST ANTIBODY
    Y TESTS
    ANTIGEN TESTS
    TEST
    TREATMENT
    • No specific antiviral
    treatment
    • Supportive care
    • Rest and hydration
    • Pain relievers (avoid aspirin)
    • Hospitalization for severe
    cases
    PREVENTION
    sites
    TIPS
    1. Eliminate mosquito breeding 2. Use protective measures:
    • Mosquito nets and
    • Drain stagnant water repellents
    • Cover water containers • Wear long-sleeved clothing
    3. Community efforts:
    • Regular fogging
    • Public awareness campaigns
    GOVERNMENT AND
    COMMUNITY EFFORTS

    • Surveillance programs
    • Vaccination (Dengvaxia in endemic
    regions)
    • Public health education
    CONCLUSIO
    N
    Dengue is preventable with collective

    efforts

    Early detection saves lives

    Protect yourself and your community


    QUESTIONS
    AND
    ANSWERS
    THANK YOU

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