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Dengue is an acute viral illness transmitted by mosquitoes that causes symptoms like fever, headaches, joint pain and rash. It is contracted from the Aedes Aegypti mosquito and is most common in Southeast Asia. Prevention efforts include using repellent, screens, protective clothing and cleaning areas where mosquitoes live, while treatment focuses on rest, hydration, fever reduction and pain medication.

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ESS Health Concept Map

Dengue is an acute viral illness transmitted by mosquitoes that causes symptoms like fever, headaches, joint pain and rash. It is contracted from the Aedes Aegypti mosquito and is most common in Southeast Asia. Prevention efforts include using repellent, screens, protective clothing and cleaning areas where mosquitoes live, while treatment focuses on rest, hydration, fever reduction and pain medication.

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Eugene Spencer C.

Lopez

Gr.8 CV

Health Assignment

SYMPTOMS
-Fever up to 41
degrees Centigrade
- Headaches
- Muscle, bones and
joints pain
- Nausea and
vomiting
- widespread rash
- Minor bleeding

CAUSES
-Aedes Aegypyti
mosquito infected
by dengue virus

Dengue
1. Acute
mosquito-borne
viral illness
2. Most common
in the Southeast
Asian region

PREVENTION
- Use mosquito
repellent
- Use mosquito screens
when sleeping
- Wear protective
clothing such as long
pants and long sleeves
- always clean the
areas inhibited by
mosquitoes

TREATMENT
- People with
Dengue are
advised to rest
well, drink
plenty of
fluids, reduce
fever by
--taking
paracetamol, and
see their doctor
- pain
medication

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