4. Epidemiology
estimated 50 million dengue infections occur
annually
approximately 2.5 billion people live in dengue
endemic countries
5. Epidemiology
From 1993 to 2007, a total of 307,850
cases of dengue with 3,406 deaths were
reported in the Philippines.
Most of the cases occur in children
between 1 to 10 years old with a case
fatality rate of 1.7%.
6. “Dengue is one disease entity with
different clinical presentations and
often with unpredictable clinical
evolution and outcome.”
Expert consensus groups
14. Dengue virus (DEN)
small single-stranded RNA virus comprising
four distinct serotypes (DEN-1 to -4)
genus Flavivirus, family Flaviviridae
Asian genotypes of DEN-2 and DEN-3 are
frequently associated with severe disease
accompanying secondary dengue
infections
Dengue virus (DEN)
16. immature stages are found in water-filled
habitats, mostly in artificial containers
closely associated with human dwellings
and often indoors.
17. Host
After an incubation period of 4-10 days, infection
by any of the four virus serotypes can produce a
wide spectrum of illness, although most infections
are asymptomatic or subclinical
26. Group A
able to tolerate adequate volumes of oral
fluids and pass urine at least once every six
hours, and do not have any of the warning
signs, particularly when fever subsides.
Sent home
31. Vector control
- controlling larval habitats and
combatting adult mosquitos by
screening widows and doors and using
household insecticide space sprays.
32. Provision of reliable potable water.
Sanitation
Solid waste management
Health education
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