DENGUE

RAISING
AWARENESS
• SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

• D I A G N O S I S A N D T R E AT M E N T
• PREVENTION
• 4 S S T R AT E G Y O F D O H
WHAT CAUSES
DENGUE FEVER?
• It is caused by four similar viruses spread by mosquitoes
of the genus Aedes (can be recognized by white
markings on its legs), which are common in tropical and
subtropical areas worldwide.
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS
AND SYMPTOMS OF
DENGUE FEVER?
• High fever, possibly as high as 45 degree
Celsius

• Pain behind the eyes and in the joints,

muscles and/or bones (breakbone fever)

• Severe headache

• Rash over most of the body

• Mild bleeding from the nose or gums

• Bruising easily
 HOW LONG DOES
DENGUE FEVER LAST?
SYMPTOMS CAN START ANYWHERE FROM 4 DAYS TO 2
WEEKS AFTER BEING BITTEN BY AN INFECTED AND
TYPICALLY LAST FOR 2 TO 7 DAYS.
IF LEFT UNTREATED, SYMPTOMS
CAN GET WORSE AND MAY CAUSE:
• Severe bleeding
• Gastrointestinal problems like nausea,
vomiting or severe abdominal pain
• Respiratory problems like difficulty
breathing
***THESE SYMPTOMS ARE LIFE-THREATENING
AND NEED IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE.
 HOW IS D E NGU E
FEVER D I A G NOS ED ?
 IF YOU THINK YOUR CHILD
MIGHT HAVE DENGUE FEVER,
CALL A DOCTOR RIGHT AWAY.

CALL A DOCTOR IF YOUR

CHILD HAS RECENTLY BEEN TO
A REGION THAT HAS DENGUE
FEVER, GIVEN THAT HE/SHE HAS
A FEVER OR SEVERE HEADACHE .
HOW IS DENGUE
FEVER TREATED?
 NO SPECIFIC TREATMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR
DENGUE FEVER.

MILD CASES ARE MANAGED WITH:

• Lots of fluids to prevent dehydration.
• Get plenty of rest.
• Pain relievers(acetaminophen) can ease the headache
and pain associated with dengue fever.

*Pain relievers with aspirin or ibuprofen should be

avoided, as they can make bleeding more likely.
TO TREAT SEVERE CASES OF DENGUE AT A
HOSPITAL, DOCTORS WILL GIVE
INTRAVENOUS(IV) FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES
TO REPLACE THOSE LOST THROUGH VOMITING
OR DIARRHEA.
IN MORE ADVANCED CASES, DOCTORS
MAY HAVE TO DO A BLOOD
TRANSFUSION.
CAN DENGUE FEVER
BE PREVENTED?
THE BEST PROTECTION IS TO
PREVENT BITES BY AN
INFECTED MOSQUITO
USE SCREEN ON DOORS AND WINDOWS AND PROMPTLY REPAIR BROKEN
OR DAMAGED SCREENS. KEEP UNSCREENED DOORS AND WINDOWS
SHUT.
USE MOSQUITO NETTING OVER BEDS
AT NIGHT.
USE INSECT REPELLENT AS DIRECTED ON KIDS.
CHOOSE ONE WITH OIL OF LEMON EUCALYPTUS.
 LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF TIME KIDS SPEND OUTSIDE
DURING THE DAY ESPECIALLY IN THE HOURS AROUND
DAWN AND DUSK WHEN MOSQUITOES ARE MOST ACTIVE.
DON’T GIVE MOSQUITOES PLACES TO BREED. THEY LAY
THEIR EGGS IN WATER, SO GET RID OF STANDING WATER
IN THINGS LIKE CONTAINERS AND DISCARDED TIRES
AND BE SURE TO CHANGE THE WATER IN BIRDBATHS,
DOG BOWLS, AND FLOWER VASES AT LEAST ONCE A
WEEK.
4S STRATEGY OF
DOH
1. Search and destroy mosquito
breeding places
2. Use Self-protection measures
3. Seek early consultation for fever
lasting more than 2 days
4. Say yes to fogging when there is an
impending outbreak