Dengue Flashcards
How is Dengue transmitted?
Through mosquitoes
Symptoms of Dengue?
Flu-like symptoms that occasionally develops into lethal complications
Where is dengue globally?
In tropical and sub-tropical regions
What societal areas is dengue prevalent?
Urban and semi-urban areas?
How do you prevent dengue?
Effective vector control measures and a vaccine
What is the main vector and when does it bite?
Aedes aegypti (mosquitoe) and bites early morning and before dusk
Where are breeding sites for Aedes aegypti?
Stagnant water and water tanks
Burden of malaria?
390 million infections per year of which 96 manifest clinically
What is happening with the disease in general?
Increasing spread and also to new areas
What are the symptoms of severe dengue?
Plasma leakage, haemorrhage, organ impairment
What are some effective vector control of dengue?
Prevention to accessing egg-laying habitats, disposal of solid waste, covering and emptying water storage containers, insecticides
What vector primarily spreads Zika?
Aedes mosquitoes
Symptoms of basic zika?
Mild fever, skin rash, conjunctivitis, muscle/joint pain, malaise, meadache
Where is Zika most prominent right now?
Brazil
What effect does zika infection have during pregnancy?
Congenital brain abnormalities and guillain-Barré
