What is DENGUE?

Dengue fever is a mosquito-

borne illness that occurs in
tropical and subtropical areas
of the world. Mild dengue fever
causes a high fever and flu-like
symptoms. The severe form of
dengue fever, also called
dengue hemorrhagic fever, can
PATHOGEN
PATHOGEN
cause serious bleeding, a Dengue is caused by a virus of the
sudden drop in blood pressure
Flaviviridae family, Flavivirus genus, which
(shock) and death.
includes viruses such as yellow fever virus,
West Nile virus (WNV), and tick-borne
encephalitis (TBE) virus.
There are four distinct dengue viruses
without cross immunity. As such, people can
have up to four dengue infections in their
lifetime.

70% of actual
SIGNS
SIGNSAND
ANDSYMPTOMS
SYMPTOMS burden in
Asia

Severe Headache and High Fever

Nausea and Vomiting

Rashes
Threatens 4 BILLION in
128 countries
Pain at muscles, joints and bone

NO specific
TREATMENT for
infection
Solution or prevention
1. Cover and clean water containers on a regular basis.
2. Keep your house clean and tidy.
3. Wear protective clothing
4. Invest in a mosquito net
5. Consider putting up screens
6. Purchase insecticides .
7. Dispose of waste properly.
8. Drain and clean your roof gutters to avoid water
9. Apply mosquito repellent all over your body-