DENGUE FEVER
CLINICAL FRATURES, PREVENTION, COMPLICATION AND
NURSING INTERVENTION
, 1.Definition of Dengue fever.
= Dengue fever is a disease caused by the dengue virus, transmitted to humans
through the bite of infected mosquitoes, specifically the female Aedes Aegypti
mosquito.
2.Clinical features of Dengue fever.
• Fever
• Headache
• Backache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Anorexia
• Rash
• Relative Bradycardia
• Rapid pulse
• Cold clammy skin
• Oliguria
• Joint pain
• Sweating on forehead
3. Prevention of Dengue Fever.
• Personal protective measure
o Use mosquito repellents
o Wear protective clothing
o Use mosquito nets
o Install window and door screen
o Consider air conditioning
o Seek early consultation
• Community based measures
o Eliminate breeding sites
o Maintain cleanliness
CLINICAL FRATURES, PREVENTION, COMPLICATION AND
NURSING INTERVENTION
, 1.Definition of Dengue fever.
= Dengue fever is a disease caused by the dengue virus, transmitted to humans
through the bite of infected mosquitoes, specifically the female Aedes Aegypti
mosquito.
2.Clinical features of Dengue fever.
• Fever
• Headache
• Backache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Anorexia
• Rash
• Relative Bradycardia
• Rapid pulse
• Cold clammy skin
• Oliguria
• Joint pain
• Sweating on forehead
3. Prevention of Dengue Fever.
• Personal protective measure
o Use mosquito repellents
o Wear protective clothing
o Use mosquito nets
o Install window and door screen
o Consider air conditioning
o Seek early consultation
• Community based measures
o Eliminate breeding sites
o Maintain cleanliness
