Live Stream Search: NFL, UFC, NBA, MLB, Rugby, Soccer, FIBA and Other Sports » Dengue Fever http://nurseonline.org Nursing Your Web Content Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:38:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc Anti Dengue Campaign http://nurseonline.org/anti-dengue-campaign/ http://nurseonline.org/anti-dengue-campaign/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:27:00 +0000 Site Admin http://nurseonline.org/anti-dengue-campaign/ Disseminating information is the key to solve the dengue menace. The public should be told that the best and most cost effective preventive strategy is source reduction. They should be taught specifically to search for artificial containers that can hold clean and stagnant water because it would be a possible breeding site for the mosquitoes.

The occurrence and spread of dengue are now not only confined to the known wet and rainy months of the year anymore because in some parts of the country, rain comes even during the dry season and summer time. Hence, the possibility of having more breeding grounds than the usual is high and very likely. And we all know what could happen next: the inevitable increase of dengue cases.

We can beat and outsmart dengue. But our success will largely depend on the willingness of our people to help and cooperate with the campaign. The community needs to actively participate in the search and destruction of unnecessary containers where these killer mosquitoes breed. We will win this battle if we will fight this together.

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2. Diagnostic Test for Dengue Fever ]]> http://nurseonline.org/anti-dengue-campaign/feed/ 0 Dengue Fever http://nurseonline.org/dengue-fever/ http://nurseonline.org/dengue-fever/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:55:20 +0000 april kriz http://nurseonline.org/dengue-fever/ Dengue fever is a disease caused by a family of viruses that are transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes (Dengue Virus Type 1,2,3 and 4 and Chikunguya virus). It strikes people with low levels of immunity. Because it is caused by one of four serotypes of virus, it is possible to get dengue fever multiple times. However, an attack of dengue produces immunity for a lifetime to that particular serotype to which the patient was exposed.

Dengue is found in tropical and sub-tropical climates worldwide, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas. It is also known as H-Fever, Dandy Fever, Breakbone fever.

Symptoms of Dengue fever

1.High Fever
2.Severe Headache
3.Muscle Pains
4.Swollen Lymph nodes
5.General Weakness
6.Vomiting or Nausea
7.Rash
8.Slowed Heart Rate

Treatment for Dengue Fever

Dengue is caused by a virus, there is no specific medicine or antibiotic to treat it. The treatment is purely concerned with relief of the symptoms (symptomatic). Rest and fluid intake for adequate hydration is important. Monitor blood pressure, hematocrit, platelet count, level of consciousness.

Aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should be avoided.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and codeine may be given for severe headache and for the joint and muscle pain (myalgia).

Preventing Dengue Fever

Control the mosquitoes carrying the virus that causes dengue. Empty stagnant water from old tires, trash cans, and flower pots.

For personal protection, use mosquito repellant sprays that contain DEET. Wear long pants and long sleeves.

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