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Dengue Fever
- 1. V. S. RashmiPriyem An Awareness on Dengue presents
- 2. Dengue ? Symptoms Characteristics ofthe Mosquito Life Cycle of the Mosquito How does it transmit? Prevention Quiz
- 3. Dengue Fever (DF)and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) are the most common mosquito- borne viral disease in the world. It can be fatal. Fact
- 4. Dengue Fever isan illness caused by infection with a virus transmitted by the Aedes mosquito. What is Dengue fever?
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- 6. Example of askin rash due to dengue fever
- 7. Characteristics of theAedes 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. Close-up of an Aedes mosquito
- 8. Male mosquitoes feedonly on plant nectar. Say true or false Only the female Aedes mosquito feeds on blood. Because they need the protein found in blood to produce eggs. On average, a female Aedes mosquito can lay about 300 eggs during her life span of 14 to 21 days. Fact
- 9. 1-2 days Stagnant water Pupae 4-5days Life cycle of the Aedes Mosquito Larvae Eggs 2-3 days
- 10. How Do AedesMosquitoes Transmit Diseases? Mosquito bites and sucks blood containing the virus from an infected person. Virus is carried in its body. And passes the virus to healthy people when it bites them.
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- 14. Why is theAedes mosquito dangerous to us?
- 15. ANSWER: It can carrythe dengue virus and infect a healthy person with dengue fever.
- 16. Name any 5steps to prevent Dengue fever
- 17. ANSWER: 1. Change waterin vases on alternate. 2. Remove water from flowerpot plates on alternate days. 3. Turn over all pails and water storage containers. 4. Cover bamboo pole holders when not in use. 5. Clear blockages and put in insecticide in roof gutters monthly.
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- 19. Dengue Fever isan illness caused by infection with a virus transmitted by the Aedes mosquito. Fever within 4 to 7 days after you have been bitten by an infected mosquito and include : Nausea and vomiting Severe joint and muscle pain Severe headache Rash Fever, Severe dizziness and loss of appetite. Constant headaches,
- 20. Do the 10-MinuteMozzie Wipe-out everyday. Change water in vases on alternate days.
- 21. Do the 10-MinuteMozzie Wipe-out everyday. Remove water from flowerpot plates on alternate days.
- 22. Do the 10-MinuteMozzie Wipe-out everyday. Turn over all pails and water storage containers.
- 23. Do the 10-MinuteMozzie Wipe-out everyday. Cover bamboo pole holders when not in use.
- 24. Do the 10-MinuteMozzie Wipe-out everyday. Clear blockages and put insecticide in roof gutters monthly.
- 25. Unwanted items Do notlitter. Rubbish such as cups and bottles can collect rain water and breed mosquitoes.
- 26. Let our family,friends and neighbors know about the dangers of breeding Mozzies!!
- 27. Let us Spreadthe dengue prevention message to others…