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    This document discusses influenza and dengue. It describes influenza as an illness caused by RNA viruses that infect the respiratory tract of many animals and humans. There are three main types of influenza viruses: type A, type B, and type C. Flu symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, cough, and sore throat. Those at high risk include people over 65, children under 5, and people with weakened immune systems or chronic medical conditions. The document also describes dengue as a disease spread through the bites of infected Aedes mosquitoes. Dengue infection can cause fever, bleeding tendencies, and in severe cases circulatory failure and death. Prevention efforts focus on preventing mosquito breeding and bites.

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    This document discusses influenza and dengue. It describes influenza as an illness caused by RNA viruses that infect the respiratory tract of many animals and humans. There are three main types of influenza viruses: type A, type B, and type C. Flu symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, cough, and sore throat. Those at high risk include people over 65, children under 5, and people with weakened immune systems or chronic medical conditions. The document also describes dengue as a disease spread through the bites of infected Aedes mosquitoes. Dengue infection can cause fever, bleeding tendencies, and in severe cases circulatory failure and death. Prevention efforts focus on preventing mosquito breeding and bites.

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    This document discusses influenza and dengue. It describes influenza as an illness caused by RNA viruses that infect the respiratory tract of many animals and humans. There are three main types of influenza viruses: type A, type B, and type C. Flu symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, cough, and sore throat. Those at high risk include people over 65, children under 5, and people with weakened immune systems or chronic medical conditions. The document also describes dengue as a disease spread through the bites of infected Aedes mosquitoes. Dengue infection can cause fever, bleeding tendencies, and in severe cases circulatory failure and death. Prevention efforts focus on preventing mosquito breeding and bites.

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    INFLUENZA AND DENGUE

    by: Lontoc Aina Gail B.


    BSED 321 SCIENCE
    What is Influenza?

    • Influenza commonly called, “ the flu,” is illness caused by RNA Viruses of


    the family Orthomyxoviridae.
    • The influenza viruses that infect the respiratory tract of many animals, bird
    and humans.
    • Is much worse than a cold.
    • It is contagious.
    Different Types of Flu

    • 1. Type A - Type A flu or influenza A viruses are capable of infecting animals,


    although it is more common for people to suffer the ailments associated
    with this type of flu.
    • 2. Type B - Flu is found only in humans.
    • 3. Type C - Influenza C viruses are also found in people. They are, however,
    milder than either type A or B. 
    FLU SYMPTOMS

    • Fever or feeling feverish*


    • Headache
    • Fatigue or extreme tiredness
    • Cough
    • Sore throat
    • Runny or congested nose
    • Muscle and body aches
    • Diarrhea and vomiting
    (more common with children than adults)
    Who is at Risk?
    Those who are at high risk of having severe illness or serious influenza-related complications
    include:

    • People 65 and older

    • Children under 5, especially those under two years of age

    • People with weakened or malfunctioning immune systems, due to disease or medication

    • People with chronic medical conditions


    The tips and resources below will help you learn about actions
    you can take to protect yourself and others from flu and help
    stop the spread of germs.
    • Avoid close contact.
    Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
    • Stay home when you are sick.
    If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick.
    • Cover your mouth and nose.
    Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. 
    • Clean your hands.
    Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
    • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
    Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and
    then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
    • Practice other good health habits.
    ` Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat
    nutritious food.
    What is Dengue?

    • Dengue Dengue viruses are spread to people through the


    bite of an infected Aedes species.
    • a person can be infected with a dengue virus as many as
    four times in his or her lifetime.
    MODE OF TRANSMISSION

    • Transmitted to human through the bites of infected


    female Aedes mosquitoes
    • When a patient suffering from dengue fever is bitten
    by a vector mosquito, the mosquito is infected and it
    may spread the disease by biting other people.
    CLINICAL FEATURES
    • Some infected people may not have obvious
    symptoms.
    • Symptoms of first infection are usually mild.
    • Subsequent infection with other serotypes of
    dengue virus are more likely to result in sever
    dengue.
    Sever Dengue
    • Complication of dengue
    • High fever, which lasts for 2-7 days and can be as 40-41
    °C
    • There may be bleeding tendency
    • In severe cases:
    circulatory failure, shock and death.
    Preventive Measure

    • Prevent breeding of mosquitoes


     Prevent mosquito bites
    Keep the environment clean
    Remove stagnant water

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