Dengue is an acute infectious disease transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which breeds in stagnant water found in containers around homes. It initially presents with high fever for 2-7 days, along with joint and muscle pain, skin rashes, and abdominal pain. To prevent dengue, people should ensure containers are covered, clean water containers weekly, and remove any items where stagnant water can collect to prevent mosquito breeding.

1. DENGUE
(Reference: Philippine Health Advisories, Department of Health)
DENGUE HEMORRHAGIC FEVER
- is an acute infectious disease manifested initially with fever.
Transmission
Aedes aegypti, the transmitter of the disease, is a daybiting mosquito which lays
eggs in clear and stagnant water found in flower vases, cans, rain barrels, old rubber
tires, etc. The adult mosquitoes rest in dark places of the house.
Signs and Symptoms
• Sudden onset of high fever which may last 2 to 7 days.
• Joint & muscle pain and pain behind the eyes.
• Weakness
• Skin rashes - maculopapular rash or red tiny spots on the skin called petechiae
• Nosebleeding when fever starts to subside
• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting of coffee-colored matter
• Dark-colored stools
Prevention and Control
• Cover water drums and water pails at all times to prevent mosquitoes from breeding.
• Replace water in flower vases once a week.
• Clean all water containers once a week. Scrub the sides well to remove eggs of
mosquitoes sticking to the sides.
• Clean gutters of leaves and debris so that rain water will not collect as breeding places
of mosquitoes.
• Old tires used as roof support should be punctured or cut to avoid accumulation of
water.
• Collect and dispose all unusable tin cans, jars, bottles and other items that can collect
and hold water.
Reynel Dan L. Galicinao