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Aside from the appearance of dengue rashes, another symptom is the sudden onset of high fever and pain behind the eyes. Aside from these symptoms, you can also experience loss of appetite, body ache, headache, and immense discomfort during fever. Aside from the clinical examination of the symptoms, the final confirmation of the disease is ...
Response. Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection causing a severe flu-like illness and sometimes causing a potentially lethal complication known as severe dengue. The Western Pacific Region continues to face a high burden of mosquito-borne arboviral diseases, particularly dengue. These diseases cause significant morbidity and mortality.
Nov 6, 2014 · Abstract. This literature analysis describes the available dengue epidemiology data in the Philippines between 2000 and 2011. Of 253 relevant data sources identified, 34, including additional epidemiology data provided by the National Epidemiology Center, Department of Health, Philippines, were reviewed. There were 14 publications in peer ...
Jul 11, 2014 · Impact of Dengue in the Philippines 2010-2011 (cont.) Source: Department of Health Philippines Disease Surveillance Report Morbidity Week 36 ,Figure 2 page 2. Transmission of Dengue VECTOR: Transmitted to humans by bite of female aedes aegypti mosquito. Dengue mosquitos lay eggs in areas with water (see left) HOST: Humans become host of virus.
Jul 19, 2018 · Dengue symptoms include. sudden recurring high fever. severe headache. pain around the eyes. rashes. bleeding of the gums and nose. severe abdominal pain. persistent vomiting. Dr. Carmina Delos Reyes , an infectious disease specialist and a fellow of the Philippine Pediatric Society, gives the flu as an example.
Jun 24, 2022 · In the Philippines, dengue is probably the most well-known and feared tropical disease. The first recorded dengue epidemic in Southeast Asia occurred in Manila in 1954, and dengue has since remained endemic. 1 In 2019, 437,563 cases were recorded in the Philippines, contributing to the highest dengue cases ever recorded globally. 2
Jul 11, 2023 · Dengue Fever. DF involves primary and secondary infections most frequently encountered in adults and older children. The onset of symptoms is marked by a biphasic, high-grade fever lasting from three days to one week . It is also associated with severe headaches (mostly retro bulbar), muscle cramps, joint pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and cutaneous ...
