Literature Review On The Outbreak Of Dengue Fever

It tropical and sub-tropical climates temperature, humidity, and rainfall work together to create a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are a host for communicable diseases one in particular is called malaria. Malaria is a parasitic disease that infects a particular type of mosquito, Anopheles mosquitoes, which feeds on humans. People who get malaria are typically very sick with high fevers, shaking chills, and flu-like illness. Although malaria can be a deadly disease, illness and death from malaria can usually be prevented (Global Health - Division of

While reading An American Plague, I noticed an interesting detail that Yellow Fever could actually be prevented. Murphy (2003) notes that doctors noted the symptoms of the sick patients from the disease Yellow Fever. Some of the symptoms were pain in the back and painful aching in the body. This detail led me to wonder if there was a way that you could prevent Yellow fever. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that wearing bug repellent will reduce the chances for getting bit by a mosquito and they also talk about having more clothing on your body will also help because then mosquito's can not bite you. The article also talks about vaccines because we know have a yellow fever vaccine and that will cure yellow fever.

Since there isn't a real cure for the disease except for hope, vaccination becomes even more important to the people because it is the only prevention for the disease. Mosquito repellents, full covering clothing and

This disease can kill someone and mosquitoes are the ones that carry it. Lots and lots of people were getting it, but George said that if we don’t think about it that maybe, just maybe, nobody in our family will get it. We know that there is always a chance, but we can always hope for the best.

If you live in or must go to a place that’s impacted by the virus, avoid mosquito bites and practice safe sex to avoid virus transmission. This means using a condom every

Propose any new/novel solutions that might be effective in control and prevention of disease. Include variables and demographics that make efforts to reduce transmission in this geographic area more difficult and how you might work to resolve them.

Mosquitoes are the host to many diseases the pose a threat to humans, domestic animals, and wildlife. Endemic birds are the most affected by the transmission of avian diseases through mosquitoes. Controlling the mosquito popular is key in bringing back the native bird population.

These higher temperatures are causing a higher population of mosquitoes. You may think this no big deal, they're just an annoying bug, however this is false. Organisms such as the mosquito as you may already know suck on your blood, and can carry blood into other victims. This process may cause your blood to be transferred. This could mean nothing, yet their is a chance that the first person was carrying some sort of a disease, now there is a chance that disease could be transferred to the next person causing a rise in affectability, spreadability, and amount of disease. Specific diseases these mosquitoes may transfer could include lymo, malaria, etc. (A camo, J.

Now, vaccinations are recommended for those who want to travel to some parts in South America and Africa (mayoclinic, 2014). Only a safe and very effective vaccine can prevent the Yellow Fever. Five of the most common preventions are being aware of peak mosquito hours (which is usually from dusk to dawn), wearing proper clothing (like long sleeved shirts and long pants), avoiding outside exercises when mosquitoes are active, being in air-conditioned or well screened houses and using an EPA registered repellent (CDC, 2014).

West Nile virus is the most significant exotic mosquito-borne disease that has come to the contiguous United States in the last century. Outbreaks have proven extremely difficult to predict and control and have been associated with considerable morbidity. The large outbreak in 2012, which caught many by surprise, indicates that West Nile virus will remain a formidable public health challenge for years to come (“FAQ: West Nile Virus,” par. 3).

One big way to do this is to eliminate any standing water around where you are located. This might include emptying fountains, pots, or small pools to ensure that mosquitoes do not breed, literally, right in your back yard. Travelers, and any person in these areas, may protect themselves from contracting Malaria by seeing their doctor and taking any medication that their doctor prescribes. If you don’t have any medication prescribed, or to take extra precaution, the next best way to ensure a Malaria free time would be to take normal measures to prevent mosquito bites. This may include wearing long sleeves and pants, using bug spray with a high percentage of active chemicals, like deet, and covering any exposed skin (Malaria Prevention,

As stated by the World Health Organization, dengue fever is reportedly the fastest spreading vector disease in the world (Dengue Vaccine Initiative, 2014). There are numerous prevention and treatment interventions that have been implemented across the globe. However, the prevalence of dengue fever is not diminishing, specifically in underdeveloped countries that are lacking extreme measures of mosquito control. Due to the dengue fever being vastly influenced by external factors, community efforts are the greatest weapon against decreasing incidence rates, manipulating the environment, and transforming individual health behaviors.

To avoid being a victim of a mosquito bite, wear light-coloured clothing and apply insect repellant every time you go outside. Make sure door and window screens fit properly and are free of tears or holes mosquitos could fly through. You can also reduce the amount of mosquitos that are on your property by emptying water from pails and birdbaths, etc. Make sure to cover rain barrels with a screen and clear your eaves troughs of leaves and debris. You can remove old tires from your yard that can collect water and provide prime mosquito breeding grounds. If you have a small pool in your backyard, changing the water regularly is a good idea to destroy mosquito breeding

The most effective way is vaccination. Vaccination can protect a person for 10 years. Vaccination has been seen to cause side effects. Such as mild headaches, fatigue, and soreness around the injection site. The best ages vaccination is people aging from 9 months to 60 years old. Another method of yellow fever prevention is mosquito protection. One way to prevent mosquitos is to avoid nonessential outside activities during the most active mosquito months. Another way is to wear clothes that cover all of your skin when going outside. If you are in a house that does not have good screens then bed nets should be used to keep out mosquitos while you sleep. Finally, always use mosquito repellent when going outdoors (CDC,

There is currently no vaccination available for dengue fever. There is a vaccine undergoing clinical trials, but it is too early to tell if it will be safe or effective. Early results of clinical