Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection spread by Aedes mosquitoes that can be life-threatening if not properly diagnosed and treated. There is no vaccine available to prevent dengue. The document discusses dengue as a growing healthcare challenge in India, explaining what dengue is and how it spreads via mosquitoes breeding in stagnant water. It also outlines the financial burden dengue places on patients and their families, symptoms to watch for, and tips to prevent mosquito bites and dengue infection.

1. Dengue is a mosquito-borne
viral infection. If not
diagnosed and treated early,
it can lead to a life-
threatening condition. There
is no vaccination available for
preventing Dengue. There are
four kinds of dengue viruses
spread among humans by
Aedes mosquitoes
(mosquitoes that cause
dengue).
Life Cycle of the Aedes
Mosquito
Egg
Larvae
Pupa
Adult
2 - 3 days 4 - 5 days
1 - 2 days
Dengue - A
growing
Healthcare
Challenge
in India
What is Dengue?
How does it spread?
The mosquito typically bites during
the day. Especially in the early
morning and at dusk.
Sewage Stagnant
water
Breeding Grounds
Well
water
Other water
sources
of the
world's
population
is at risk
40%
0 1 2 5
Every One Minute
Somebody gets admitted
for Dengue globally
Every 25 Minutes
A life is lost to dengue
45%
of the health Costs are
borne by the patient or
their immediate family
Financial Implications
Family's monthly
income - Estimated
cost
Man-days lost on an
average due to
hospitalization
3x45% 19
Tips
1
2
3
4
5
Ensure doors &
windows are closed to
prevent mosquitoes
from entering your
home.
Symptoms
*
1
2
3
4
5
Heavy fever
* This is not an exhaustive or authoritative list of symptoms. Doctor's consultation is highly recommended.
Sources:
http://www.ajtmh.org/content/early/2014/10/02/ajtmh.14-0002.full.pdf
http://www.searo.who.int/publications/journals/seajph/seajphv3n1p22.pdf
Did you Know?
Wear clothing to cover
your arms and legs.
Dengue mosquitoes
bite during dusk or
during morning hours.
Be cautious.
Wear socks to prevent
mosquito bites to your
feet.
Don't leave your water
bottle or water
container open.
Redness in the eyes
and pain
Rashes in the limbs
Severe heacache
Severe joint pain
Mosquitoes often
rest in dark spots
- behind curtains,
below desks, etc.
Dengue
mosquitoes
prefer living near
human habitats.
Only female dengue
mosquitoes bite as
they need protein in
the blood to lay eggs.
NoofCases
Dengue Cases Vs.
Mortality %
No of Cases % Mortality
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
0k
50k
100k