VBDs

What is the most common parasitic vector-borne disease?

• 1. Malaria

• 1. Leishmaniasis

• 1. Chagas Disease (American Trypanosomiasis)

• 1. African Trypanosomiasis (Sleeping Sickness)

What is the most common viral vector-borne disease?

• 1. Yellow Fever

• 1. West Nile Virus Infection

• 1. Dengue Fever

• 1. Zika Virus Infection

A 32-year-old male patient presents to a rural health clinic with a one-week history of fever, chills, headache, and fatigue. He mentions that he recently returned from a trip to Yemen. On examination, you note splenomegaly, and a blood smear confirms the presence of Plasmodium falciparum parasites. What is the most appropriate preventive measure that could have been recommended to this patient before his trip?

• Oral antimalarial medication

• Insect repellent

• Malaria vaccine: Mosquirix

• Mosquito bed net

You are a healthcare professional working in a tropical region with a high incidence of dengue fever. A 35-year-old patient visits your clinic, expressing concerns about dengue prevention. The patient plans to travel to a dengue-endemic area with their family and wants to ensure their safety. How would you advise the patient and their family regarding preventive measures for dengue fever?

Which of the following recommendations should you provide to the patient and their family to effectively prevent dengue fever while visiting a dengue-endemic area?

• Ensure adequate vitamin C intake to boost immunity

• Use insect repellents containing DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) on exposed skin

• Encourage outdoor activities during the daytime when mosquitoes are less active

• Consume garlic supplements daily to repel mosquitoes

Which of the following is a primary strategy for controlling vector-borne diseases by reducing vector populations?

• Vector control measures
• Health education
• Improving sanitation
• Vaccination campaigns