MA. MICHELLE P.

ACOSTA, RN, MN
SENIOR HEALTH PROGRAM OFFICER
Communicable Diseases Section
What is Dengue?
• a viral infection spread by
infected female Aedes
mosquitoes with any one of the
four serotypes of virus.
Vectors of Dengue

• Aedes aegypti – indoor

• Aedes albopictus - outdoor

Life Cycle of Mosquito
Signs and Symptoms
• Sudden onset of high fever
which may last from 2 to 7
days
• Joint and muscle pain and pain
behind the eyes
• Weakness
• Skin rashes
Signs and Symptoms
• Nosebleeding when fever starts to
subside
• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting of coffee-colored matter
• Dark-colored stools
• Difficulty of breathing
Prevention and Control
4S
1. Search and Destroy
2. Self-Protection Measures
3. Seek Early Consultation
4. Say Yes To Fogging Only
During Outbreaks
Prevention and Control
1. Search and Destroy
• Cover water drums and water pails at all
times.
• Replace water in flower vases once a week.
• Clean all water containers once a week.
• Clean gutters of leaves and debris.
• Puncture or cut old tires used as roof support.
• Collect and dispose all unusable tin cans, jars,
bottles, and other items that can collect and
hold water.
Prevention and Control
2. Self-Protection Measures

• Use mosquito repellants.

• Use mosquito nets when sleeping at
daytime.
• Wear long sleeves or clothes.
 Strategies on Prevention &
Control
b. Case Management
Refer to hospital, not all cases need to be hospitalized
3. Surveillance
- Types: Clinical
Laboratory-based surveillance – IgM ELISA
Epidemiological (NESS)
4. Health Education
- Social mobilization
Community organizing
- Interpersonal communication
Consultation/lectures
Focus group discussion
Prevention and Control
3. Seek Early Consultation

• Seek and consult with the nearest health

facility if you already have fever for two
days.
Prevention and Control
4. Say Yes To Fogging Only During
Outbreaks

• Fogging should be done when there is an

impending and during outbreaks.
 Treatment
• Do not give Aspirin for fever.
• Give sufficient amount of water or
rehydrate a dengue suspect.
• If fever or symptoms persist for 2
or more days, bring the patient to
the nearest hospital.
FREE US FROM DENGUE!

THANK YOU!!!