June 16, 2008
Mahigpit na mino-monitor ng Department of Health ang mga potential dengue hotspots sa bansa ngayong panahon ng tag-ulan.Ibinabala ni Dr. Eric Tayag ng National Epidemiology Center, ang posibleng pagtaas ng kaso ng dengue sa Central Luzon, kasama ng Metro Manila, at ang probinsya ng Cebu, Davao, at Zamboanga.Ayon pa kay Tayag, naka-aalarma ang pagdami ng biktima ng Dengue sa brgy. Binagbag, Angat, Bulacan dahil mahigit 20 residente ang naapektuhan sa loob ng dalawang linggo.Sa Caloocan naman ay 15 na ang nagkasakit, at isa dito ang namatay. Hindi pa nadedeklara ang DOH ng Dengue Outbreak sa Caloocan.Paalala lagi ng mga kinauukulan, maglinis ng kapaligiran upang huwag paahayan ng lamok na may dengue. news.UNTVweb.com
Dengue cases up in Meycauayan
By Gigi M. David
The municipality of Meycauayan has allocated P1 million for its antidengue drive after at least 10 children have been allegedly infected by the disease since the opening of classes last month.Two children were identified but the names of the rest who belonged to the same area in Phase 3D were withheld upon request by their parents.manilastandardtoday
What is Dengue fever? What is Dengue hemorrhagic fever?
Dengue fever is a flu-like illness spread by the bite of an infected mosquito.
Dengue hemorrhagic fever is a severe, often fatal, complication of Dengue fever.
What is the infectious agent that causes Dengue?
Dengue and Dengue hemorrhagic fever are caused by any of the Dengue family of viruses. Infection with one virus does not protect a person against infection with another.
How is Dengue spread?
Dengue is spread by the bite of an Aedes mosquito. The mosquito transmits the disease by biting an infected person and then biting someone else.
What are the signs and symptoms of Dengue fever and dengue hemorrhagic fever?
Dengue fever usually starts suddenly with a high fever, rash, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, and muscle and joint pain. The severity of the joint pain has given dengue the name "breakbone fever." Nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite are common. A rash usually appears 3 to 4 days after the start of the fever. The illness can last up to 10 days, but complete recovery can take as long as a month. Older children and adults are usually sicker than young children.Most Dengue infections result in relatively mild illness, but some can progress to Dengue hemorrhagic fever. With Dengue hemorrhagic fever, the blood vessels start to leak and cause bleeding from the nose, mouth, and gums. Bruising can be a sign of bleeding inside the body. Without prompt treatment, the blood vessels can collapse, causing shock (Dengue shock syndrome). Dengue hemorrhagic fever is fatal in about 5 percent of cases, mostly among children and young adults.
How soon after exposure do symptoms appear?
The time between the bite of a mosquito carrying Dengue virus and the start of symptoms averages 4 to 6 days, with a range of 3 to 14 days. An infected person cannot spread the infection to other persons but can be a source of Dengue virus for mosquitoes for about 6 days.
How is Dengue diagnosed?
Dengue is diagnosed by a blood test.
Who is at risk for Dengue?
Anyone who is bitten by an infected mosquito can get Dengue fever. Risk factors for Dengue hemorrhagic fever include a person's age and immune status, as well as the type of infecting virus. Persons who were previously infected with one or more types of Dengue virus are thought to be at greater risk for developing Dengue hemorrhagic fever if infected again.
What is the treatment for Dengue and Dengue hemorrhagic fever?
There is no specific treatment for Dengue. Persons with Dengue fever should rest and drink plenty of fluids. They should be kept away from mosquitoes for the protection of others. Dengue hemorrhagic fever is treated by replacing lost fluids. Some patients need transfusions to control bleeding.
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