EL SALVADOR: DENGUE FEVER EPIDEMIC

The video discusses the dangers of dengue, a mosquito-borne disease causing severe symptoms. It highlights the current epidemic status with confirmed cases and fatalities. Efforts to control the mosquito population through campaigns and fumigation are ongoing, aiming to reduce breeding sites and raise public awareness.

What is a common breeding ground for mosquitoes that transmit dengue?

• Flowing rivers

• Mountain tops

• Stagnant water

• Dry deserts

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of dengue fever?

• Hemorrhages

• Nausea

• Headache

• Fever

How many cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever were confirmed?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 25

Approximately how many mosquito breeding sites have been destroyed in the campaign?

• 50,000

• 75,000

• 100,000

• 150,000

What action is taken around confirmed cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever?

• Isolation

• Fumigation

• Quarantine

• Vaccination