3 Phases of Dengue Fever that We Rarely Know About

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a disease caused by the dengue virus and transmitted through the bite of dengue fever mosquitoes (Aedes Aegypti and Aedes Albociptus). DHF is one of the common diseases in Indonesia, where an epidemic always occurs every year. This virus consists of 4 serotypes, namely DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3 viruses. DEN-4. Once recovered from dengue fever, immunity will be formed but only for that serotype, so it is possible to be infected again by other serotypes.

The female Aedes Aegypti mosquito is the main vector of dengue fever. The difference between female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes lies in the morphology of the antennae, Aedes aegypti males have dense hairy antennae while females have sparse/not thick hair like needles, making it easier for them to bite.

The Aedes Mosquito usually bites at 09.00-10.00 in the morning and 16.00-17.00 in the afternoon, then rests in used clothes, especially those that are hung. This is because the Aedes mosquito likes the smell of human sweat.

characteristics of the Aedes Aegypti mosquito

• Have a relatively small form .

• There are white and black stripes on the legs and other body parts.

• Bite/suck human blood in the morning and evening

• Loves to perch on hanging clothes
 

Dengue Fever Phase

• Fever phase (Days 1-3)

High fever up to 40 degrees  Celsius accompanied by muscle pain/all over the body, headache, pain around the eyeballs, nausea and vomiting. In this condition we are advised to consume more water.

• Critical Phase (Days 4-5)

Characterized by the disappearance of the fever to a temperature of 37 degrees Celsius. If you do not receive treatment, platelets may further decrease, and unnoticed bleeding (plasma leakage) may occur.

• Healing Phase (Days  6-7)

The condition will improve, leaked blood plasma will be withdrawn, blood pressure will stabilize, platelet count will gradually recover, itchy skin rashes will usually appear, appetite will improve.

How to prevent dengue fever

• Eradicate mosquito nests in each house and the surrounding environment.

• Do the “PSN and 3M Plus” movement at least once a week (explain what PSN and 3M Plus are briefly)

• Use anti-mosquito lotion or spray for mosquitoes inside the house and use appropriate larvitrap technology.

• Reactivate the ‘One House One Jumantik Movement’ as a larva monitor.

• Immediately go to the nearest Health Center or Hospital if symptoms of DHF appear.