DENGUE Flashcards
What are the signs and symptoms of Grade I dengue?
Flu-like symptoms, fever, myalgia, arthralgia, periorbital pain, Homan’s sign, >20 petechial rashes
Periorbital pain is not seen in chikungunya, and Homan’s sign indicates generalized flushing of the skin.
What distinguishes Grade II dengue from Grade I?
Grade I symptoms + bleeding
Bleeding can include various forms such as skin bleeding or gastrointestinal bleeding.
What are the characteristics of Grade III dengue?
Grade I and II symptoms + circulatory failure characterized by hypotension with narrowed pulse pressure, tachycardia rapid but with thread pulses, and tachypnea with cold clammy skin
Symptoms include narrow pulse pressure and cold clammy skin without shock yet.
What defines Grade IV dengue?
Potential shock with unobtainable blood pressure and imperceptible pulse
This stage indicates severe circulatory failure.
What diagnostic tests are used for dengue?
CBC showing decreased platelet count, Dengue NS1, RT-PCR
These tests help confirm the diagnosis of dengue fever.
How many strains of flavivirus are in the Philippines?
4 strains present in the Philippines
What is the incubation period for dengue?
6-7 days
This is the time it takes for symptoms to appear after infection.
How is dengue transmitted?
Female mosquito bites, specifically Aedes Aegypti and Aedes Albopictus
Aedes Aegypti is typically found indoors while Aedes Albopictus is found outdoors.
What are the characteristics of Aedes mosquitoes?
- Day biting (6-8 am or 4-6 pm)
- Low flying (around knee height)
- Found in stagnant water
- Urban areas
These characteristics help in identifying and controlling mosquito populations.
What is the CLEAN METHOD for dengue prevention and control?
Chemically treated mosquito nets, chemical
Larva eating fish
Environmental sanitation
Anti mosquito
Neem
Permethrin is the chemical used for treating mosquito nets.
What nursing management strategies are recommended for dengue patients?
- Hydration
- Complete blood count monitoring
- Paracetamol/TSB
- Avoid dark-colored foods
- Blood transfusion in severe cases
These strategies help manage symptoms and prevent complications.
Other names of Dengue
Hemorrhagic fever
Break bone fever
Dandy fever
Infectious thrombocytopenia purpura
Causative agent dengue
Flavivirus
Chikungunya
Onyong nyong virus
Mode of transmission of dengue
female mosquito bites
Chemical used to treat mosquito nets
Permethrin
How may larvae eating fish in one sqm?
4 pcs
Environmental sanitation is a ______________
4 o’clock habit of cleaning
What trees should be planted?
Neem
Citronella
Oregano
Eucalyptus
What foods to avoid?
Dark colored foods
What should we monitor?
CBC, specifically low platelet
