Dengue Awareness

What is dengue?

• Dengue is a type of flu virus.

• Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection.

• Dengue is caused by bacteria.

• Dengue is transmitted through direct contact.

How is dengue transmitted?

• Infected Aedes mosquitoes

• Airborne transmission

• Direct contact with an infected person

• Contaminated water

What are the common symptoms of dengue?

• High fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, joint and muscle pain, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, skin rash

• Clear skin, increased appetite

• Back pain, stomach ache

• Low fever, mild headache

How can dengue be prevented?

• Sleeping with windows open

• Prevent dengue by eliminating standing water, using mosquito repellent, wearing protective clothing, and using screens on windows and doors.

• Eating garlic daily

• Wearing shorts and flip-flops

Why is it important to eliminate standing water to prevent dengue?

• To increase the humidity in the area

• To create a recreational area for wildlife

• To prevent the breeding of mosquitoes that carry the dengue virus.

• To provide a habitat for beneficial insects

What should you do if you suspect you have dengue?

• Ignore the symptoms

• Avoid drinking water

• Self-medicate without consulting a doctor

• Seek medical attention, rest, stay hydrated, and take acetaminophen.

Can dengue be treated with antibiotics?

• No

• Yes

• Only in severe cases

• Sometimes

What is the role of mosquitoes in spreading dengue?

• Mosquitoes spread dengue through direct contact with infected individuals.

• Mosquitoes spread dengue by consuming infected blood.

• Mosquitoes spread dengue by acting as vectors for the virus.

• Mosquitoes spread dengue by transmitting the virus through their saliva.

Why is dengue more common in tropical and subtropical areas?

• People in tropical and subtropical areas are genetically immune to dengue.

• Tropical and subtropical areas have better healthcare systems to detect dengue cases.

• Aedes mosquitoes thrive in warm and humid environments found in tropical and subtropical areas.

• Dengue is caused by a virus that only survives in warm climates.

What are some ways to protect yourself from mosquito bites?

• Eating garlic every day

• Applying honey on your skin

• Using insect repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants, installing screens on windows and doors, and removing standing water around your home.

• Wearing bright colors to attract mosquitoes