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Oct 11, 2007 10:45 AM

FW: Dengue-Alert

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*S**AANGIIT** S**RIVASTAVA*

C-DAT MANAGER, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION

CORPORATE EXECUTIVE BOARD

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** Kumar, Pravin

*Sent:* Thursday, October 11, 2007 1:03 AM

*To:* CEB_India_staff

*Subject:* Dengue-Alert

 

 

 

Dear all,

 

You may have heard the news of spread of Dengue fever in India. National

capital region (Delhi, Gurgaon, and Faridabad) is amongst the worst affected

areas. There was a news item in newspaper two days back about the spread of

this disease in Sector-53, 54, and 56 of Gurgaon. Based on the various

reports and articles published in the newspapers, we have created a small

write up about the disease. Please read the information below carefully and

follow the instructions:

 

 

 

 

 

* Dengue*

 

· Dengue is a viral disease and is transmitted by the infective bite

of *Aedes Aegypti* mosquito

 

· Human being develops disease after 3-14 days (usually 4-7 days) of

being bitten by an infective mosquito.

 

· *Person suspected of having dengue fever must see a doctor at once*

 

*Signs & symptoms of dengue fever*

 

· Abrupt onset of high fever

 

· Severe frontal headache, Pain behind the eyes which worsens with

eye movement, and Muscle and joint pains

 

· Loss of sense of taste and appetite

 

· Measles-like rash over chest and upper limbs

 

· Nausea and vomiting

 

· Minor hemorrhagic manifestations; bleeding from nose or gums may

occur.

 

· Patient may go into shock manifested by: Pale and cold skin,

sleepiness and restlessness, patient feels thirsty and mouth becomes dry,

rapid weak pulse and difficulty in breathing.

*Management of Dengue fever*

 

· Early reporting of the suspected dengue fever

 

· Give *Paracetamol* but *NO Aspirin* *or Brufen*. Keep temperature

below 390 C.

 

· In cases with severe pain mild sedatives are to be given. Bed rest

is essential.

 

· Oral fluids and electrolyte therapy are required for patients with

excessive sweating or vomiting.

*Breeding habits*

 

· *Aedes aegypti *mosquito breeds in any type of man made containers

or storage containers having even a small quantity of water

 

*Favored breeding places *

 

 

 

· Desert coolers, Drums, Jars, Pots, Buckets, Flower vases, Plant

saucers, Tanks, Cisterns, Bottles, Tins, Tyres, Roof gutters, Refrigerator

drip pans etc.

 

 

*Control of dengue* * * *·* Report suspected/probable cases to the

health authority

 

· The control of *Aedes Aegypti *mosquito is the only method of

choice

 

· With early detection and proper case management and symptomatic

treatment, mortality can be reduced substantially

 

*Control measure*

 

 

 

· Use of mosquito repellent creams, liquids, coils, mats etc.

 

· Wearing of full sleeve shirts and full pants with socks.

*Do's and Don't* *·* Do not wear clothes that expose arms and

leg *·*

Use mosquito nets or mosquito repellents while sleeping during day time

 

 

 

*Some useful Links*

 

 

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dengue_fever

 

 

 

http://www.webindia123.com/article/dengue/dengue.htm

 

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Regards,

 

Kumar Pravin

Manager-Support Services

Corporate Executive Board

1st Floor, Augusta Point

Sector-53, Gurgaon, India

 

Telephone: +91-124-4178 510

Fax: +91-124-4178 501

 

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