Dengue fever was first recorded in 1779 in Indonesia and Egypt. It has since caused pandemics every 10-30 years in tropical regions. The number of reported cases has increased significantly since 1945 due to urbanization and increased travel. Dengue occurs primarily in tropical areas and is most common near the equator, especially in Asia, South and Central America, Africa, and the Caribbean. It can be classified as an emerging disease that threatens around 40% of the global population each year.

3.  Clinical descriptions date as far back as 992 AD in
China
 The first cases of Dengue Fever were recorded in
1779 in Batavia, Indonesia and Cairo
 David Bylon termed phrase “knokkelkoorts”,
meaning joint fever
 In 1780, there was an epidemic reported in
Philadelphia, PA in the United States
 Benjamin Rush, a professor of chemistry and
medical theory at Upen University, nicknamed
the disease “breakbone fever”, coming from
Swahili “ka dinga pepo” meaning a sudden
cramp like seizure and plague
 For the past 200 years, pandemics have been
recorded in tropical and subtropical climates at 10 to
30 year intervals
 Although Dengue is not a new disease, it can be
classified as an emerging disease
 Since 1945, the number of reported cases have
surged because of increased urbanization and travel

4.  Occurs in mainly tropical areas around the
world
 Dengue is most commonly detected in places
close to the equator
 Most cases discovered in Asia, South and
Central America, Africa, and widespread in
the Caribbean basin
 Approximately 100 million cases exist
worldwide
 Not many reports of disease in the United
States due to it being passed off by travel
 Usually found in cities but has been seen in
rural areas
 Thrives around human habitations
 Rarely found in mountainous areas above
4,000 feet

5. • Sudden-Onset Fever
• Headache
• Mouth & Nose Bleeding
• Muscle and Joint Pains
• Vomiting
• Rash
• Diarrhea
Febrile Phase
• Hypotension
• Pleural Effusion
• Ascites
• Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Critical Phase
• Altered Level of Consciousness
• Seizures
• Itching
• Slow Heart Rate
Recovery Phase

6.  Mosquitoes Breed in Standing Water
 Get rid of water in buckets, puddles, etc.
 Fix leaky faucets and outdoor hoses that drip
 Treat plants that hold water
 Clean gutters
 Use Good Repellents
 Apply when outdoors and always follow directions,
especially for children
 Stay in Air-Conditioned or Well-Screened Housing
 Repair screens and windows to keep mosquitoes out
 Dispose of Old Tires
 Wear Protective Clothing
 Long pants, long sleeve shirts, and
socks and protect from bites
 Avoid Activities in Areas With Lots of
Mosquitoes and Going Outdoors at
Dawn and Dusk When They are Most
Active
 Use Guppy Fish in Swimming Pools

7. Dengue is a deadly virus that takes thousands of lives each year
and puts approximately 40% of the human population at risk
each year globally. However, with well provided information of
the factors, risks, symptoms, signs and treatment, the chances of
infection can be controlled and the damage can be minimized.
Even though there may be no specific medication and cure for
the disease, prevention can reduce the rate of infection
significantly.