DENGUE
in Malaysia
- Dengue fever is a disease caused by a family of viruses that are transmitted by mosquitoes. It is an acute illness of sudden onset.
- Symptoms such asheadache, fever, exhaustion, severe muscle and joint pain, swollen glands (lymphadenopathy), and rash.
- Caused by one of four serotypes of virus, it is possible to get dengue fever multiple times.
- The virus is contracted from the bite of a striped Aedes aegypti mosquito that has previously bitten an infected person.
Symptoms
- Severe headache
- Severe eye pain (behind eyes)
- Joint pain
- Muscle and/or bone pain
- Mild bleeding manifestation (e.g., nose or gum bleed, petechiae, or easy bruising)
Prevention & Control
- Eliminate the places where the mosquito lays her eggs.
- In urban areas, Aedes mosquitos breed on water collections in artificial containers.
- Larvicide treatment is another effective way to control the vector larvae.
Effective ways to reduce:
- Empty children's wading pools at least once a week.
- Change water in birdbaths at least weekly.
- Get rid of old tires in your yard, as they collect standing water.
- Empty unused containers, such as flower pots, regularly or store them upside down.
- Drain any collected water from afire pit regularly.
References
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