Dengue

DENGUE FEVER / DENGUE
HEMORRHAGIC FEVER

Aedes

What is Dengue?
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a mosquito-borne viral disease

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transmitted by the bite of an infected female Aedes mosquito •

caused by 4 serotypes of
Dengue virus: Den-1, Den-2,
Den-3 and Den-4

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Dengue Virus

common during rainy season.
Aedes mosquito

Where is Dengue found?
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reported from over 100 countries worldwide approx. 2.5M people at risk the most important mosquito-borne viral disease in the world

PHILIPPINES
• Endemic in all regions
• 1st reported DHF outbreak in 1952 in Manila
• CAR : 1st reported in Mt. Province & Ifugao in the early 90’s; at present, sporadic Dengue cases & outbreaks were reported in all CAR provinces.

Who is affected w/ Dengue?
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anybody can get sick w/
Dengue – regardless of age, sex, health & social status. •

however, infants & school children are mostly affected; generally 0–9 year old age group.

What are the signs & symptoms of Dengue Infection?
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high continuous fever lasting for 2 – 7 days loss of appetite nausea/vomiting muscle & joint pain pain behind the eye abdominal pain body weakness nose/gum bleeding presence of small reddish spots or skin flushing on arms, legs & body.

What are the Danger Signs of
Dengue?
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continuous bleeding sudden onset of abdominal pain persistent vomiting listlessness changes in mental status/restlessness rapid, weak pulse cold, clammy skin difficulty of breathing

What should be done to a
Dengue Suspect?
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all dengue suspects should be brought to the nearest health facility.
Do not give Aspirin as it may lead to bleeding or may cause abdominal irritation. high fever should be managed by sponging & giving Paracetamol. start oral rehydration in the early stages of fever if symptoms persists for 3 or more days or if danger signs appear, refer the patient immediately to