You asked me to tell you more about Dengue Fever, known as Break-Bone Fever in many parts of the world. So I decided to write you a whole, interactive blog about it!
I am sure you have seen Dengue fever in action - the terrible fever and the pain in the joints and bones that makes the illness feel almost unbearable. Guyana joins one-third of the world's population in living in an area where dengue fever is common [1]. Auntie, if you are interested in learning more about Dengue around the world, click here!
Here is a summary of the important points you should keep in mind as we learn more about Dengue together [2]:
- Humans get sick with Dengue from a virus carried by mosquitoes
- People with Dengue have flu-like symptoms: fever, bone/joint pain, etc.
- Dengue is found in tropical climates (like Guyana)
- There is no specific treatment for Dengue, but most people will not die from Dengue is they seek early treatment.
- Controlling mosquitoes is the most effective way to guard yourself against Dengue.
Here is a cool video to help you understand a little more about Dengue, but we will talk more about it over the next few weeks.
References:
1. Dengue. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Web site. Accessed online from: http://www.cdc.gov/Dengue/
2. Dengue and Severe Dengue. The World Health Organization (WHO). Web site. Accessed online from: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs117/en/.
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