What is DENGUE???
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease in terms of human morbidity and mortality in Malaysia and also can be found in tropical and sub-tropical climates worldwide, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas.
The viruses are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus female mosquito that have previously bitten an infected person.
Dengue fever causes a high fever and any of the following signs and symptoms:
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Headache.
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Muscle, bone or joint pain.
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High fever (40°C)
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Nausea and Vomiting.
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Pain behind the eyes.
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Swollen glands.
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Rash.
Things you can do to prevent getting and spreading dengue :
1. Prevent Aedes mosquitoes from breeding :
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Collect all unwanted containers that can hold water (such as cans and bottles) and dispose them in a way that they would not continue to collect water.
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Change water and scrub the insides of flower vases once a week.
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Clean plant pot plates and scrub thoroughly to remove Aedes mosquito eggs once a week.
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Cover all water containers, or
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Add larvicides according to the recommended dose in the label.
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Change water and scrub the insides of all water containers once a week.
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2. Keep adult mosquitoes away :
- Destroy adult Aedes mosquitoes by using aerosol insect repellant, but be careful in using them in the presence of young children and old people;
- Wear full sleeves clothes and long dresses to cover as much of your body as possible;
- Use mosquito coils and electric vapour mats during the daytime also to prevent dengue;
- Use mosquito nets to protect children, old people and others who may rest during the day;
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Get advice from Pest Management Advisor for better control.
