Dengue Awareness Flashcard

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What does the word 'but' indicate in a sentence?

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Opposition.

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What does the symptom 'headache' signify in dengue?

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Head pain.

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What is the primary treatment for dengue?

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Pain medicine.

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List common symptoms of dengue.

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High fever, headache, body aches, nausea, rash.

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In which climates is dengue most commonly found?

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Tropical and subtropical.

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What is dengue fever?

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A viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, causing flu-like symptoms.

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How is dengue transmitted?

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Through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes.

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What are the severe symptoms of dengue?

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Severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, rapid breathing, bleeding gums.

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What preventive measures can be taken against dengue?

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Eliminate standing water, use mosquito repellent, wear protective clothing.

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What is the incubation period for dengue?

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Typically 4 to 10 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito.