It has a wide clinical spectrum ranging from flu like illness to severe dengue which could be fatal. Astho and the centers for disease control and prevention cdc. Additionally, it is necessary to refer to the criteria in this chapter when determining whether a positive blood culture represents a primary bloodstream infection bsi. Forty percent of the worlds population, about 3 billion people, live in areas with a risk of dengue.
Dengue fever frequently asked questions faq for early. Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding dengue. Dengue fever is endemic in jamaica and continues to be a public health concern. The national health security preparedness index nhspi is an annual measure of health security and preparedness at the national and state levels. Dengue fever df is a disease caused by a virus that is transmitted to humans through the bites of mosquitoes cdc, 2014. Haemorrhagic fever diagnosis,treatment, prevention and control,2nd edition a proportion of patients develops dengue fever df in the initial stages and recovers, while other patients may progress on to develop dengue haemorrhagic fever dhf. In the united states, local dengue outbreaks most recently occurred in hawaii 2015, florida. Links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the cdc website the centers for disease control and prevention cdc cannot attest to the accuracy of a nonfederal website. Dengue fever and dengue haemorrhagic fever dfdhf in sri lanka 1. Table files include additional years of data not shown. Centers for disease control and prevention cdc recommend using products shown to work in scientific trials and containing active ingredients registered with the us environmental protection agency epa for use as insect repellents on skin or clothing. Martens4 1hanoi medical university, institute of training for preventive medicine and public health, vietnam 2school of public health and social work, institute of health and biomedical innovation, queensland university. Dengue is an infection caused by one of four dengue viruses in the family flaviviridae.
Division of disease control what do i need to know. Dengue fever df is caused by any of four closely related viruses, or serotypes. Dengue fever introduction dengue fever is an arthropod borne virus of the genus flavivirus, and within the family flaviviridae. Seasonal patterns of dengue fever and associated climate. It is the fastestgrowing mosquitoborne viral infection in the world. Texas created dengue fever public health response guide. Infection with one of those serotypes does not have crossprotective immunity, so people in endemic areas can have four. Table 1 dengue fever, hawaii, 20012002 volume 11, number. Clinicians should consider dengue in a patient with a clinically compatible illness, and who lives in or recently traveled to a diseaseendemic area external icon in the 2 weeks before symptom onset patients typically present with acute onset of fever, headache, body aches, and sometimes rash spreading from the trunk. Take acetaminophen tylenol or panadol as needed for fever and pain. Health experts have known about dengue fever for more than 200 years. Haemorrhagic fever patients and replaces the existing national guidelines on clinical management of dengue fever dengue haemorrhagic fever published by epidemiology unit ministry of health in 2005. Dengue fever can, in some cases, be lifethreatening. Dengue virus infection causes significant morbidity and mortality in most tropical and subtropical countries of the world.
If possible, avoid travel to areas with risk of dengue during. Infection control for viral haemorrhagic fevers world health. Keep your workers healthy and maintain productivity by planning for pandemic flu. In terms of morbidity, mortality and economic costs, dengue is. Pettis 2016 page 3 of 60 table of contents argument section 1 science and the philippines 11 1. The index is designed to give objective information about how well communities, states and the nation.
Currently, four dengue virus serotypes den1, den2, den3 and den4 are circulating in asia, africa and the america. Dengue is commonly found in more than 100 countries today who, updated 2016, and more than 40% of the worlds population are at high risk for infection cdc, 2014. Fever should be controlled with acetaminophen and tepid sponge baths. Travelers can prevent dengue you can buy products containing. Dhruvkumar j jadeja about dengue fever medical situations as a half of his m. Dengue haemorrhagic fever dhf dengue fever is a flulike illness dengue haemorrhagic fever dhf is a more severe form of disease, which may cause death person suspected of having dengue fever or dhf must attend the nearest medical facility. Dengue fever frequently asked questions faq for early child care providers 11 march 2016 general questions about dengue fever. Fever was recognised as most common symptom of dengue n279357, 74. It is a caused by a flavivirus with four distinct serotypes dv1, dv2, dv3, and dv4. The complications of severe dengue can lead to collapse and sometimes death. Despite recognition of dengue fever as the most important arboviral disease affecting humans, and in spite of a greater emphasis on communitybased. According to estimates from the centers for disease control and prevention cdc three billion people globally are at risk of contracting dengue. Martens4 1hanoi medical university, institute of training for preventive medicine and public health, vietnam.
Dengue fever, although misconceptions were also documented. Guidelines on management of dengue fever in children and. Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding dengue fever. Dengue in the us states and territories dengue cdc. Influenza the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza. Dengue fever frequently asked questions faq for early child. This guide provides information about nonpharmaceutical interventions npis and their use during a flu pandemic. Trend tables and chartbook data tables are available for download as excel and pdf files. Dengue fever is a viral disease spread by mosquitoes. Dengue hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome some patients with dengue fever go on to develop dengue hemorrhagic fever dhf, a severe and sometimes fatal form of the disease. After world war ii, there was a dramatic increase in the frequency and number of epidemics in southeast asia, with the emergence of the severe forms dengue haemorrhagic fever dhf and dengue shock syndrome dss.
Dengue fever df is a mosquitoborne viral infection causing a severe flulike illness and, sometimes causing a potentially lethal complication called severe dengue transmitted by bites of aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus mosquito. National plan of action for prevention and control of dengue. Dengue fever is a virus infection that is spread by the aedes aegypti mosquito and can cause severe disease especially in children. The national health security preparedness index nhspi is. Severe dengue symptoms may include intense stomach pain, repeated vomiting, abnormal bleeding from the nose or gums, vomiting blood or.
A pregnant woman already infected with dengue can pass the virus to her fetus during pregnancy or around the time of birth. The epilink volume 65number 3june 3, 2008 1 dengue public health response guide revised. Read this booklet to learn how to care for someone with. Since the first reported outbreak of dengue fever in 1965, there had been outbreaks on and off until the recent past with progressively large outbreaks occurring more frequently. Fever history of fever, lasting for 27 days, occasionally biphasic 2. Dengue is common in more than 100 countries around the world.
Autochthonous dengue infections were last reported in hawaii in 1944. Dengue fever df is a mosquitoborne viral disease which is a leading cause of illness and death in tropical and subtropical countries 1, 2. According to the us centers for disease control and prevention cdc, worldwide, dengue fever cases number over 50. Dengue fever df is the fastest emerging arboviral infection spread by aedes aegypti mosquitoes with major public health consequences for millions of people around the world, and in particular the southeast asia and asiapacific regions of the world health organization who. Facilities should monitor the cdc website for information and resources links below. Dengue fever travelers may acquire dengue fever during visits to urban areas of southeast asia, the indian subcontinent, oceania, africa, the caribbean, and the americans including mexico. Symptoms of the disease include fever, headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, and. Texas created dengue fever public health response guide cidrap. Dengue fever is an infectious disease carried by mosquitoes and caused by any of four related dengue viruses. To assist in the planning, development and implementation of social media. National center for emerging and zoonotic infectious diseases. Dengue outbreaks are occurring with increasing frequency and intensity. Get your household ready for pandemic flu pdf iconpdf.
Risk factors associated with an outbreak of dengue fever. For a disease that is so complex in its manifestations, management is relatively simple, inexpensive and very effective in saving lives as long. Dengue fever is a major problem in tropical and subtropical. In september 2001, the hawaii department of health was notified of an unusual febrile illness in a resident with no travel history. Another mosquito, aedes albopictus, should also be considered a vector of dengue as well. Ownership of the index will transition to the robert wood johnson rwj foundation in. Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding dengue fever among adults of high and low socioeconomic groups madiha syed, 1 taimur saleem, 2 ummerubab syeda, 3 manal habib, 4 rehan zahid, 5 atif bashir, 6 madiha rabbani, 7. National plan of action for prevention and control of. Guidance for infection control and prevention of coronavirus. Knowledge, awareness and practices about dengue fever among university students 1098 p j m h s vol. Dengue can have harmful effects, including death of the fetus, low birth weight, and premature birth.
The material in this manual is in the public domain. Barriers and bridges to prevention and control of dengue. Pdf dengue fever dengue epidemiology changes in indonesia. Hemorrhagic tendencies evidenced by at least one of the following. Knowledge, awareness and practices about dengue fever. Travelers can prevent dengue centers for disease control. Mexico border, the binational health councils identified dengue fever as one of the top priority binational health issues in 2008, following diabetesobesitynutrition and tuberculosis. Cdc centers for disease control and prevention ci confidence interval cpg clinical practice guideline deet n,ndiethylmetatoluamide dem n,ndiethyld,lmandelic acid amide df dengue fever dhf dengue hemorrhagic fever dic disseminated intravascular coagulopathy doh department of health dmp dimethylphthalate dss dengue shock syndrome.
Responding to dengue fever water quality and health council. Download clinical profile of dengue fever in a tertiary. Linking to a nonfederal website does not constitute an endorsement by cdc or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website. Dengue fever in the philippines1 free download as powerpoint presentation. Since 1994, utmb has built an infectious disease program that is internationally recognized as a leader in emerging and arboviral diseases. Dengue is transmitted during the day by the bite of infectious aedes mosquitoes. Bleeding and rash are specifically related to fever and 61. The role of environmental and behavior factors to dengue.
Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control by the world health organization who in 20091, the need to provide more training to healthcare workers in this area has become increasingly evident. Division of media and training services, public health program practice office cdc. Dengue is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Examining the impact of climate change on dengue transmission in the asiapacific region iii relationship, projected climate change will likely increase abundance and mosquito activity and df in this area. Dengue virus is endemic in tropical and subtropical areas and is the most common cause of arboviral disease in the world. An estimated 390 dengue infections occur worldwide each year, with about 96 million resulting in illness. Centers for disease control and prevention cdc recommend using products shown to work in. The number of dengue fever publications has grown strongly since 1960. Evaluation dominant factors that influence peoples behavior in the prevention of dengue hemorrhagic fever dhf in the city of kediri, 4. Do not take aspirin, ibuprofen advil, or naproxen aleve, since these may increase bleeding. Dengue pronounced dengee fever is a painful, debilitating mosquitoborne disease caused by any one of four closely related dengue viruses. Introduction dengue fever and dengue haemorrhagic fever dfdhf are endemic in sri lanka. What is the national health security preparedness index. Variables that may affect the transmission of dengue a.
This disease used to be called breakbone fever because it sometimes causes severe joint and muscle pain that feels like bones are breaking. Health, united states, 2004, the chartbook, and each of the. Analyze the attitudes and behavior toward prevention of dengue hemorrhagic fever dhf in the city of kediri, 3. Risk factors associated with an outbreak of dengue feverdengue haemorrhagic fever in hanoi, vietnam d. Dengue viruses are spread to people through the bite of an infected aedes species ae. Handbook of dengue fever is a quick reference of the dreaded disease containing crucial information about symptoms, prevention and treatment of the disease for medical practitionersstudents as well as general public. Other diseases caused by flaviviruses include yellow fever, japanese encephalitis and murray valley encephalitis.
Dengue fever in the philippines1 centers for disease. Frequency and percentage distribution of level of practice after structured teaching programme on impact of dengue. Use this guide to develop a new contingency plan or modify an. During the investigation, 1,644 persons with locally acquired denguelike illness were evaluated, and 122 7% laboratorypositive dengue infections were identified. Dengue is common in the us territories of puerto rico, the us virgin islands, and american samoa. Please use the link provided below to generate a unique link valid for 24hrs. Knowledge, attitude and practice of impact of dengue fever. Comparison of the clinical manifestations exhibited by.
Administer follow on treatment after artesunate complete. Clinical profile of dengue fever in a tertiary care hospital pdf. Preventing occupational transmission of globally emerging. Haemorrhagic fever diagnosis,treatment, prevention and control,2nd edition a proportion of patients develops dengue feverdf in the initial stages and recovers, while other patients may progress on to develop dengue haemorrhagic feverdhf. Galveston has had a rich history of circulation of arboviruses, such as dengue and yellow fever, and development of vector control programs to prevent their impact on human public health. Anyone showing symptoms of dengue should see a doctor as soon as possible. Dengue is often a leading cause of illness in areas. Between 1980 and 1999, there were 64 confirmed dengue fever cases in texas and 62,514 confirmed cases in neighboring mexican states. This article critically examines how programs for the prevention and control of dengue fever have been conducted in the absence of an integrated approach, and considers the social and ecological factors influencing their effectiveness.
Therefore, we have analysed national and municipal dengue outbreak response plans. Incorporating the revised dengue guidelines in general. These guidelines were developed based on the best available evidence at the time of writing. Evidencebased epidemic preparedness and effective response are now a matter of urgency. Symptoms of the disease include fever, headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, and rash. Department of health and human services centers for. Responding to dengue fever by ralph morris, md, mph in the wake of recent monsoons and flooding, mosquitoborne dengue fever is once again on the rise in the asia pacific region. Algorithm for management of malaria centers for disease. A rapid deterioration can occur 25 days after onset of fever.
How to download clinical profile of dengue fever in a tertiary care hospital pdf. This guide is available as an html page or pdf pdf icon1. According to an analysis of pubmed, performed by break dengue, just five search results were returned for dengue fever in the year 1960. According to the us centers for disease control and prevention cdc, worldwide, dengue fever cases number over 50 million annually. Dengue is a febrile illness that can have a fatal outcome in severe cases. May 03, 2019 the centers for disease control and prevention cdc cannot attest to the accuracy of a nonfederal website. Comprehensive guidelines for prevention and control of dengue and dengue haemorrhagic fever vii dengue fever is the fastest emerging arboviral infection spread by aedes mosquitoes with major public health consequences in over 100 tropical and subtropical countries in southeast asia, the western pacific and south and central america.
Knowledge, awareness and practices about dengue fever among. Dengue infection is a systemic and dynamic disease. The centers for disease control and prevention cdc cannot attest to the accuracy of a nonfederal website. Around the time the fever begins to subside usually 37 days after symptom onset, the patient may develop warning signs of severe disease. Thirteen country plans from asia, latin america and australia, and one international plan were obtained from the world health. Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding dengue infection. Evaluation dominant factors that influence peoples behavior in the prevention of dengue hemorrhagic fever dhf in. Nearly all dengue cases reported in the 48 contiguous us states were in travelers infected elsewhere. Hrough the ages, dengue fever df has been a cause of public health concern in the southeast asia region.
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