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Dengue Facts And Figures

If there's one insect that can truly bevases, bottles, roof gutters, refrigerator
called a pest, it's the mosquito. Incredibledrip pans, and other places that collect
as it sounds, this tiny insect can cause arainwater.
host of diseases ranging from malaria,
filariasis, yellow fever, and encephalitisMany factors contribute to the spread of
(the  inflammation  of  the  brain).dengue. These include climate changes brought
about by the El Nino phenomenon, increasing
One of the most common diseases transmittedurban populations, and poverty. Mosquito
by mosquitoes is dengue and it's found inbreeding sites have also increased due to
over 40 countries. Since it first appeared inpoor water storage and sewage systems,
Southeast Asia in the 1950s, dengue outbreaksuncollected garbage, and infrastructure
have increased and have been reported inprojects with stagnant pools. Mass
Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Burma, andtransportation has made it easier for
Thailand.mosquitoes to reach other areas and move
infected  humans.
Over 2.5 million people are at risk,
according to the World Health OrganizationThere are two forms of dengue. Dengue fever
(WHO). Millions of infections occur yearlyis a severe flu-like illness that affects
and about 500,000 people are hospitalizedolder children and adults but is rarely
because of dengue. Ninety-five percent offatal. It's characterized by sudden high
those  affected  are  children.fever, headache, pain behind the eyes that
worsens with movement, and muscle and joint
Not all mosquitoes transmit the dengue virus.pains. Later, a measles-like rash appears on
There are over 160 different species but onlythe chest and upper limbs and there is nausea
two cause trouble: the Aedes albopictus andand  vomiting.
more commonly, the Aedes aegypti. Only female
mosquitoes bite and they're active two hoursThe more severe form of the disease is dengue
after  sunrise  and  two hours before sunset.hemorrhagic fever (DHF) which is fatal in
children. Its symptoms are similar to dengue
Mosquitoes normally feast on nectar and plantfever but it causes bleeding from the nose,
juices. The female needs blood to nourish itsmouth, and gums and shock leading to death.
eggs. It becomes infected with the dengueOther signs of DHF are severe stomach pain,
virus when it bites a person suffering frompale, cold or clammy skin, frequent vomiting,
the disease. The infected mosquito thensleepiness, excessive thirst, rapid weak
spreads  the  disease  when  it bites others.pulse,  and  difficulty  in  breathing.
"There is no way to tell if a mosquito isIf you suspect you have dengue or DHF, see a
carrying the dengue virus, therefore peopledoctor immediately. Up to 20 percent of
must protect themselves from all mosquitopeople with severe dengue or DHF may die if
bites,"  warned  WHO.not properly diagnosed and treated. To keep
your body strong and healthy, eat right and
Dengue mosquitoes like to hide in closets andfollow a regular exercise program. To help
other dark places. Outside, they prefer coolyou lose weight, take Phenocal, a safe,
and shaded areas such as school grounds,natural, and effective weight loss supplement
park, and malls. The female breeds inthat boosts your metabolism, suppresses your
anything that holds stagnant water likeappetite, reduces food cravings, and
barrels, drums, old tires, pots, flowerincreases energy levels to keep you in shape.



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