How to control Dengue

Dengue
This disease is caused by a virus and transmitted man to man only by day-biting
mosquitoes. The dengue mosquitoes breed in man-made water containers/
vessels in or around the house.
After being bitten by the mosquito, a person can develop dengue fever after 4-10
days.
They experience symptoms that last between 2-7 days, which include:
1.Sudden high fever, sometimes with chills
2. Severe headache
3. Body ache and joint pain
4. Pain behind the eyes
5. Weakness, loss of appetite, abdominal pain
6.Sometimes, a red, itchy rash appears on the face, neck and chest then spreads
to the body.
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7. The fever starts coming down after 5 days, and recovery begins, although the
body pain may persist for some time.
The dengue symptoms can get worse and lead to severe dengue or dengue
haemorrhagic fever with additional complications, such as:
8. severe and continuous pain in the abdomen
9. bleeding from the nose, mouth, gums or skin, including bruises
10. black stools
11. pale and cold, clammy skin, profuse sweating, loss of consciousness
Severe dengue is potentially fatal. Anyone showing these symptoms/complications
should consult a doctor immediately. Early diagnosis and proper care can save
lives.
There is no vaccine or cure for dengue. Antibiotics have no role in the treatment of
dengue fever. It is important to take rest, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious
food.
How to control the spread of dengue fever:
12.Preventing breeding of mosquitoes in the vicinity by: draining stagnant,
exposed water at weekly intervals; removing solid waste and objects where
water collects; covering the water tanks or water storage containers; emptying
water coolers once a week, drying the water tank.
13.Protecting ourselves from mosquito bites by: wearing covered attires; using
mosquito repellents; using bed nets for children and pregnant women.
14. If dengue fever is suspected, one should seek medical advice.
based on WHO