An acute, infectious tropical disease caused by any of several viruses of the genus Flavivirus. It is transmitted by mosquitoes, and characterized by high fever, rash, headache, and severe muscle and joint pain.The virus is obtained from a bite of mosquito(Aedes Aegypti) that has previously bitten an infected person. This type of mosquito is identifiable by its black and white stripes on their body. It likes to stay indoors and bite people indoor. It hides under furniture and bite people on ankle and legs. The dengue mosquito bites is painless so people might not notice they are already bitten.The mosquito spread during rainy season but bread on plastic bags and cans filled with water all year round. Just a single mosquito bite can cause the sickness. However, the virus is not contagious and cannot be transmitted from person to person. There must be the presence of mosquito as the median from person to person to transmit the disease.
How can I prevent THIS?
Unfortunately, there are no vaccines to prevent dengue or an antibiotic to treat it. We can only do preventive steps such as to avoid from mosquito bites and eliminate their habitat. In order to get rid from mosquito bites, you can put repellents on skin. Wear long sleeves shirts and long pants tucked into socks. Do not go to populated place and watery area. You can also use mosquito nets in sleeping.
How can I Protect THIS FROM MY COMMUNITY?
To eliminate mosquito breeding area, clean your surroundings. Remove containers that can collect rain or run-off water such as tires, broken pales and basins. Regularly change water in the aquariums and flower vase. Do not store water on open container and cover tank or any water storage to prevent access from mosquito. Eliminate stagnant water. Use insecticide to kill mosquitoes. Remember, prevention is better than cure.
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