Quiz 5.1c Dengue Flashcards
Dengue virus belongs to this viral genus.
-Genus flavivirus
Which of the following is/are the etiologic agent/s of dengue?
-Dengue virus
How many dengue virus serotype/s is/are there?
-Four
Dengue virus belongs to this viral family.
-Family Flaviviridae
What is/are the risk/s of taking aspirin or ibuprofen to relive fever or body pain in confirmed on cases of dengue?
-They can increase risk of bleeding
How did the number of cases of dengue in the Philippines in 2020 compare to the number of cases in 2019?
-The number of cases were roughly the same// cases were lower
How did the number of dengue cases in the Philippine sin 2019 compare to the same period of 2018?
-Cases were 98% higher than the previous year
Which medication/s can be taken to bring down fever and reduce joint pains in confirmed or suspected on cases of dengue?
-Paracetamol
What is/are included in the 4S campaign of DOH against dengue?
a. Secure self-protection measures
b. Support fogging/spraying only in hotspot areas
c. Seek early consultation
d. Search and destroy mosquito-breeding sites
Which of the following is/are true of dengue and hepatitis C?
-The etiologic agents belong to the same family
This is the only current method of controlling or preventing dengue virus transmission.
-Effectively combat the vector mosquitoes
How did the number of cases of dengue in the Philippines in 2020 compare to the number of cases in 2019?
-The cases were lower
What Region in the Philippines had the highest number of dengue causes as of August 2019?
-Western Visayas
Who is more prone to develop severe dengue?
-A patient who was unknowingly infected with the virus before
What is the central feature of care for severe dengue?
-Maintenance of patient’s circulating fluid volume
