DENGUE ALERT

Yesterday news: Kangar's state assemblyman Datuk Loh Yoon Foo,who is state MCA deputy chief has been admitted to hospital for dengue. Thanks God,Loh is now in a stable condition.

Meanwhile, i just listened to radio's news that the number of dengue fever in Malaysia is increasing for this year. Therefore it is very important that everyone of us in Malaysia should know more about this killer.

Symptoms of dengue fever: Symptoms of typical uncomplicated dengue usually start with fever within 5 to 6 days after a person has been bitten by an infected mosquito.
1) High fever, up to 105 degree Fahrenheit (more than 2 days)
2) Severe headache
3) Retro-orbital ( behind the eye) pain
4) Severe joint and muscle pain
5) Nausea and vomiting
6) Rash
The rash may appear over most of the body 3 to 4 days after the fever begins. A second rash may appear later in the disease.By the way, most children infected with dengue virus never develop typical symptoms.
IF YOU HAVE ANY SYMPTOMS ON ABOVE , PLEASE CONSULT TO YOUR NEAREST DOCTOR OR CLINIC IMMEDIATELY!!!

Treatment: There is no specific antiviral treatments exists nor is there any vaccine available. Treatment is only supportive.

Prevention:
1) Now, please spend 10 minutes surrounding your house,clear all the containers that capable of holding water or else this will provide habitat for the larval stage.e.g. water-barrels,rainwater tanks,wells, vases,tyres,bottles,pot plants saucers and tins.
2) Avoiding known mosquito infested areas, especially at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.
3) Using insect repellent,reapplying it regularly.Please consult your pharmacist for the best one.
4) Wearing long sleeved shirts and pants.

NO LARVAE NO MOSQUITOES,PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE!!!!