Dengue outbreak declared in Cordillera; 833 afflicted
>> Sunday, September 20, 2009
BAGUIO CITY– At least 833 dengue cases had been monitored in the Cordillera by the Department of Health from January to Sept. 5, a sharp increase from that of last year’s 647.
This, as a dengue epidemic was declared in two barangays in two towns in the Cordillera.
The DOH placed under watch Bulanao in Tabuk, Kalinga’s capital town and Poblacion Lagawe, Ifugao’s capital town for dengue outbreaks.
This, while government physicians are anticipating also an outbreak in Kiangan town, Ifugao because of rising cases of dengue.
Dr. Myrna Cabotaje of the Department of Health-Cordillerqa said because of the havoc of the dengue virus, seven persons died in the Cordillera including three in Benguet, 3 in Kalinga and 1 in Abra.
The regional DOH here said fatal virus infestation is increasing because of cold weather in the highlands and the wet season still in effect.
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Dengue fever is not only affecting Philippine but also serious affected in South East Asia. I have summarised dengue fever disease and how its transmitted to people, hopefully public can be more alert and aware and always to take a prevention from mosquito bites.
Dengue fever:
- Caused by one of the four Dengue viruses and transmitted from infected person to another.
- Transmits by Aedes mosquito.
- Symptoms of Dengue are sudden high fever, severe headache, eyes pain, muscle and joint pain, nausea, vomiting and no appetite. Symptoms usually appear from 3- 14 days after infection bite. Dengue infection may progress up to Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever where the blood vessel starts to leak and causing bleeding from nose, mouth and gums. Without prompt treatment, the blood vessel can collapse, shock and death.
- Two fifth of the population are at risk and this disease is a leading cause of serious illness and death to children in some Asia countries.
- There are 50 million cases with 12,500 deaths reported every year by World Health Organization (WHO)
- Dengue Fever is common in most tropical and sub tropical countries such as Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America, Asia and Africa.
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