Dengue Fever

Vector

bite from infected mosquito (Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus)

 

390 million cases

Worldwide annually (estimated) 

 

Symptoms

High fever (>40C) with at least two of the following: severe headache, pain behind the eye muscle, joint pains, nausea, vomiting, swollen glands, rash

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Severe Case

Occurs occasionally and includes symptoms such as plasma leakage, fluid accumulation in the lungs, respiratory problems, severe bleeding, organ impairment, death
As there are no vaccines in Canada, basic precautions should be taken:

 

Prevention
 ● Take preventive measures when mosquitoes are most active (during daylight hours)
 ● Use a recommended insect repellent containing either Icaridin (20%) or DEET
 ● Wear appropriate clothing (e.g. long-sleeved shirt, long pants)
 ● Use physical barriers, such as bed nets and window screens
 

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Vaccine

• There is currently no vaccine available against dengue