Dengue on the rise.

As of Today, Dengue is one of the most outrageous communicable diseases. It is declared by the DOH that Ilocos Sur be declared under state of Calamity due to Dengue Outbreak.


So What is Dengue and How do we know if we have it and How to prevent it?


Transmission


Aedes aegypti, the transmitter of the disease, is a day-biting mosquito which lays eggs in clear and stagnant water found in flower vases, cans, rain barrels, old rubber tires, etc. The adult mosquitoes 
rest in dark places of the house.

Aedes Aegypti

Signs and Symptoms

Sudden onset of high fever which may last 2 to 7 days.
Joint & muscle pain and pain behind the eyes.
Weakness
Skin rashes - maculopapular rash or red tiny spots on the skin called petechiae
Nosebleeding when fever starts to subside
Abdominal pain
Vomiting of coffee-colored matter
Dark-colored stools

Hematoma (Stage 4)

Prevention and Control

Cover water drums and water pails at all times to prevent mosquitoes from breeding.
Replace water in flower vases once a week.
Clean all water containers once a week. Scrub the sides well to remove eggs of mosquitoes sticking to the sides.
Clean gutters of leaves and debris so that rain water will not collect as breeding places of mosquitoes.
Old tires used as roof support should be punctured or cut to avoid accumulation of water.
Collect and dispose all unusable tin cans, jars, bottles and other items that can collect and hold water.

Source: DOH


Based on my knowledge, Dengue is of 4 strains, and once you are recovered to one, you are not 
immune to others. How Dreadful.