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MR Dengue Brochure
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WHAT IS DENGUE?
Dengue is common
Dengue is a common viral disease that can be painful and harmful. 1
Dengue is spread by infected mosquitoes in tropical and sub-tropical areas.
It is now the world's fastest-growing infection carried by mosquitoes.
If the disease worsens, it may become severe dengue which can be
life-threatening.1,2
There are 4
dengue viruses
Most people think there's only one dengue virus but there are actually
four.2 Dengue viruses can exist in the same area at the same time,
cause the same symptoms and become severe.1,2,3 Anyone in an area with
dengue can become infected with any or all four dengue viruses so it's
possible to have dengue multiple times. After you've been infected by
one dengue virus, you're immune to that virus but not the other three.2
Aedes aegypti
Aedes albopictus
WHO IS AT RISK
OF DENGUE?
Dengue affects millions
around the world
Dengue is the world's fastest-growing disease carried
by mosquitoes. It is mainly found in cities and towns,
rather than in rural areas. Nearly half the world's
population is at risk of catching dengue and every
year, around 390 million people worldwide are
infected with dengue.1,2
Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Diarrhoea
Hospitalisation
Time off
Feeling ill
Insect repellents
There is no cure for dengue but there are ways to help reduce the risk of getting
infected. Mosquitoes, including the ones that carry the dengue virus, often
approach from behind to bite ankles and elbows and can go unnoticed.1,4,14 So it's
important to be on the lookout and always stay protected, wherever you are.1
Insect repellents containing DEET and icaridin can be sprayed onto exposed skin
or clothing
Mosquito nets
Cover water
containers
MANAGING A DENGUE
INFECTION 1
1
REMEMBER,
QUICK DIAGNOSIS
AND MANAGEMENT
OF DENGUE AND
SEVERE DENGUE
CAN HELP to
SAVE LIVES1
See a doctor
Vomiting blood
Drowsiness or irritability
Pale, cold or clammy skin
Difficulty in breathing
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