Dengue in SriLanka

Prepared by : J.Krishnavathane

Content.

• What is dengue?

• Breeding places of dengue

• Dengue in Sri Lanka

• Treatments for dengue fever

• How to prevent dengue fever?

• Conclusion

What is dengue?

• Dengue is a viral disease.

• It is transmitted by infective bite of female Aedes aegypti mosquito.

• It occurs in two forms : Dengue fever Dengue Haemorrhagic fever (DHF)

Symptoms of dengue fever: High fever Pain behind the eyes and Severe head aches Severe joint and muscles pain Vomiting and Skin rashes

DHF symptoms : Bleeding , low levels of blood platelets and blood plasma leakage,

into dengue shock syndrome, where dangerously low blood pressure

Life threatening

Breeding places of dengue

Dengue in Sri Lanka

Treatments for dengue fever

Observation

Monitoring

Special testing

Takes medicine

Maintenance of water balance in patient body

How to prevent ?• June 15 th

• Prevention by Mosquito Control

Eliminate standing water

Keep clean surroundings

Adding insecticides or biological control agents to this areas

High –tech equipment for dengue prevention

Health education programs

Cont..• Wearing clothing that fully

covers the skin

• Use mosquito net

• Use mosquito repellent

Conclusion

• Dengue fever is a dangerous disease. .

• The world health organizations have estimated that between 50 and 100 million people suffer from dengue fever each year.

• In Sri lanka , western province is the most dengue affected province in 2014-2015.

• So , Report immediately to municipal council when you see mosquitos breeding places.

• And refer immediately near to the hospital if you doubt any dengue symptoms.

Defend against dengue and save life

Thank you..