Dengue Virus

What is Dengue Fever?

Dengue Fever is an illness caused by

infection with a virus transmitted by
the Aedes mosquito.
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 Dengue Fever (DF) and Dengue

Haemorrhagic Fever (DHF) are the most
common mosquito-borne viral disease in
the world.
 It can be fatal.
 Characteristics of an Aedes Mosquito

 One distinct physical

feature – black and white
stripes on its body and
legs.
 Bites during the day.
 Lays its eggs in clean,
stagnant water.
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 Onlythe female Aedes mosquito feeds on

blood. This is because they need the
protein found in blood to produce eggs.
Male mosquitoes feed only on plant nectar.
 On average, a female Aedes mosquito can
lay about 300 eggs during her life span of
14 to 21 days.
Life Cycle of Aedes Aegypti
 Life Cycle of Aedes Aegypti

Aedes aegypti larvae stage  Aedes aegypti pupae stage

 How Do You Prevent Dengue?

 Bleaching powder may be used in water sources that are not meant
for drinking, as it will prevent the development of mosquito eggs.
 Avoid being bitten by the mosquitoes in the first place. Mosquitoes
bite us as they require the protein present in human blood to produce
eggs. To prevent being bitten, keep mosquitoes away by using
mosquito repellents, mosquito repellent plants whether indoors or
outdoors.
 To avoid mosquitoes, it is best to live inside a well screened or air
conditioned house. If this is not possible, mosquito nets should be
attached to all windows.
 How Do You Prevent Dengue?

 Another way to prevent mosquito bites is to wear long-sleeved shirts,

pants, socks, and shoes or boots when spending time outdoors.
 Mosquitoes are more active at dawn, dusk or early evening. It is
therefore advisable to avoid being outdoors during these times to
decrease the chances of being bitten by a dengue carrying mosquito.
 Mosquitoes are attracted to dark colored clothing, therefore it is
better to wear bright and light colored clothes.
 Avoid strong perfumes or scented body lotions, as mosquitoes are
drawn to strong odors.
 Dengue Vaccine

 World’s First Dengue Vaccine, Dengvaxia which is developed by

Sanofi Pasteur
 Its discovery marks a major advancement in the field of
medicine
 New dengue vaccine, TV003/TV005 which is developed by the
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
 Phase 3 trials has begun in January 2016 in Sao Paulo
 Tetravalent Dengue Vaccine (TDV) developed by Takeda
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