What You Need to Know About Dengue, a Deadly Disease Appearing in Arizona

Arizona Resident I recently contracted a mosquito-borne disease known as dengue fever., and dengue virus was detected in mosquitoes in the area. Dengue fever is usually associated with tropical countries, but Arizona may be the first to be endemic.

This is not the first dengue outbreak in the United States, but the 48 contiguous states do not typically transmit the disease locally.Florida had At least three local cases of dengue fever this yearand there have been several localized outbreaks in recent years, the largest being 66 cases in 2010. (Before 2009, there had been no cases since 1934.) report.) Dengue fever is common in several US territories, including Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the US Virgin Islands.

So just how big a problem is dengue and what should you know about it? Let’s get to the facts.

how bad is denge?

About 75% of people infected with dengue have no noticeable symptoms. statistically25% will get sick, 5% will get severe dengue, and 0.01% will die.

Be aware that if you’ve had dengue before, you’re more likely to get severe illness. Dengue has four types of her, so theoretically in a lifetime he can be infected four times. However, if she is infected with one strain followed by another, her second infection carries a higher risk than her first infection to progress to severe dengue.

Common dengue infection symptoms include nausea, vomiting, rashes, and muscle and joint pain. You may feel pain behind your eyes.The disease usually lasts for 2 years and seven day to day. During this time, the CDC says you can rest and take acetaminophen (Tylenol), but not aspirin or ibuprofen.

Symptoms of severe dengue fever Symptoms may include pain or tenderness in the abdomen, bleeding from the nose or gums, blood in the vomit or stool, vomiting three or more times in 24 hours, and feeling unusually tired or irritable. If you have any of these signs, seek medical attention immediately.

How does dengue fever spread?

Dengue fever is caused by a virus, which is transmitted by mosquitoes. However, not all mosquitoes are infected.I need it Aedes Aedes aegypti Also Aedes albopictus mosquito. These mosquitoes bite during the day as well as at night and can breed in small containers of standing water.both species more common in the southern United States than the northern regions.

(small brown mosquitoes that live in more northern regions and bite more often at night, Culex pipiens Mosquitoes that do not transmit dengue fever.they can send west nile virus, but. )

For a mosquito to give you dengue, it must bite a person with dengue and then bite you. If this occurs in a specific area, it is considered localized transmission of dengue fever. People can catch dengue fever while traveling and bring it home. It accounts for most cases of dengue fever in the continental United States.

How to avoid getting dengue fever

The main way to protect yourself from dengue fever is to avoid mosquito bites. You can also protect your community by eliminating breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

Mosquitoes lay their eggs in stagnant water. This includes trash cans and tires filled with rainwater, water sources such as dog bowls and bird baths, and puddles that form on the ground or on tarps. Drain these items regularly if you can’t prevent them from filling up in the first place. (For example, if your dog has a water bowl outside, make sure he empties it twice a week.)

To protect yourself from bites, the CDC Recommendation Use effective repellents (such as those containing DEET), wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants when possible, and use screen doors to keep mosquitoes out of your home.

there is vaccination Currently approved for children ages 9-16 living in areas where dengue is endemic. Not approved for people just traveling to those places.