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 DENGUE
FEVER
Dengue fever is a relatively common problem that
periodically reaches epidemic proportions, usually
every 4-5 years. Dengue occurs due to infection
by a FLAVIVIRUS, which is transmitted by the bite
of the Aedes aegypti mosquito. It is very rarely
fatal in healthy and fit individuals. |
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SYMPTOMS
Following an incubation period of 2 - 14 days (usually
4 - 8), the onset of symptoms is usually abrupt
with chills, headache, backache, weakness and pain
behind the eyes. |
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CONFIRMING
THE DIAGNOSIS
There are no immediate useful tests for diagnosing
dengue fever. The white blood cell count is often
low unlike in bacterial causes of fever.
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DENGUE
HAEMORRHAGIC FEVER (DHF)
A rare complication of dengue fever, dengue haemorrhagic
fever, can occur, most often in small children and
elderly adults. This can sometimes be a serious
illness. If DHF occurs it will usually do so by
day 3-5 of the fever. |
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SYMPTOMS
OF DHF
Uncontrolled bleeding distinguishes this from uncomplicated
dengue fever. Bleeding can occur from the gums,
nose, intestine, or under the skin as bruises or
spots of blood
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Avian
Flu
On July 21st, 2005 The Ministry of Health in Indonesia
gave an official announcement of the country’s
first laboratory confirmed H5N1 positive human case
of avian influenza in Tangerang, West Java. |
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POLIO
June 9, 2005
The WHO announced six new confirmed polio cases
in Indonesia, bringing the total number of cases
to 34. All cases are confined to West Java villages
(Lebak, Cianjur, Bogor and Sukabumi district). |
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Bali Belly
The tropical paradise island of Bali has many things to offer;
the unique artwork, the beautiful scenery, and great parties.
One other event you won’t forget is if you experience
gastroenteritis or as it is commonly called on this island,
”Bali Belly”!
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