activity‚ the development of hyperendemicity (the co circulation of multiple serotypes)‚ and the emergence of dengue hemorrhagic fever in new geographic regions. In 1998 this mosquito-borne disease is the most important tropical infectious disease after malaria‚ with an estimated 100 million cases of dengue fever‚ 500‚000 cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever‚ and 25‚000 deaths annually. The reasons for this resurgence and emergence of dengue hemorrhagic fever in the waning years of the 20th century are complex
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and insectidal properties. It is an inexpensive alternative in avoiding mosquito that causes diseases like dengue and malaria. These insects can also cause economic losses in cattle and other livestock through blood loss‚ disease transmission and irritation. We arrived at this kind of problem because we want to prevent ourselves from mosquitoes that cause diseases like dengue‚ malaria as well as painful or uncomfortable insect bites. And we want to avoid slapping and whirring hands when it’s stricken
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With the start of the rainy season‚ Francisco Duque III‚ health secretary in the Philippines‚ on Tuesday emphasized a continued government commitment to controlling and preventing dengue - a disease for which there is currently no vaccine or specific drug‚ the Manila Times reports. A total of 6‚537 cases of dengue‚ including 62 deaths‚ have been reported in the country over the past five months‚ according to the Department of Health (DOH). While the latest DOH dengue figures are lower compared
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mosquito repellent (e.g. permethrin‚ prallethrin etc.)‚ binder‚ emulsifier and cross linker. The carrier composition is applied as a finish or printed onto the fabric. 1. Introduction 1.1 About Mosquitoes Mosquito-borne diseases‚ such as malaria‚ dengue fever and yellow fever‚ have plagued civilization for thousands of years. There are many kind of mosquitoes‚ each of which has a different habitat‚ behavior and preferred source of blood. About ten of these species are so numerous‚ and such
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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION AND LITERATURE REVIEW 1.0 Ginger Ginger is a knotted‚ thick‚ beige underground stem (rhizome). The stem extends roughly 12 inches above ground with long‚ narrow‚ ribbed‚ green leaves‚ and white or yellowish-green flowers. The important active components of the ginger root are thought to be volatile oils and pungent phenol compounds (such as gingerols and shogaols). 1.1 Parasitological examination of stool specimen This is the examination of intestinal parasites
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Wuchereria bancrofti is a human parasitic roundworm that is the major cause of lymphatic filariasis. Wuchereria bancrofti‚ Brugia malayi and B. timori are the three filarial species cause lymphatic filariasis. They are spread by a mosquito vector and human is the definitive host. In lymphatic filariasis‚ repeated episodes of inflammation and lymphedema lead to lymphatic damage‚ chronic swelling‚ and elephantiasis of the legs‚ arms‚ scrotum‚ vulva‚ and breasts . Epidemiology W. bancrofti occurs in
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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT EDUCATION FOR DEVELOPMENT ARTICLE ON DENGUE FEVER What is dengue fever? Dengue fever is a disease caused by a family of viruses that are transmitted by mosquitoes. It is an acute illness of sudden onset that usually follows a benign course with symptoms such as headache‚ fever‚ exhaustion‚ severe muscle and joint pain‚ swollen glands (lymphadenopathy)‚ and rash. Other signs of dengue fever include bleeding gums‚ severe pain behind the eyes‚ and red palms and soles. Dengue
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If you are travelling to a tropical or subtropical area‚ be sure to tell your doctor‚ and find the nearest clinic that will give you the yellow fever vaccine. This particular vaccine cannot be given at a normal doctor’s office‚ so be sure to tell them you need it. Be sure to wear mosquito repellent when you go outside‚ and wear clothes that are less suitable for bug bites Also‚ be very careful about when you choose
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Ocean. They are most known for their presence on the Hawaiian Islands. Due to the large tourist presence on the islands‚ and the increasing pressure of unhappy tourists these pests are literally being poised to extinction. They are known to carry Malaria‚ and yellow fever and infect thousands of tourists yearly. Should these creatures be spared? After all their endangerment is a direct cause of human involvement. Although I believe that extinction is not necessarily the answer‚ continued involvement
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on children and the elderly in developing countries. There are more than 3‚000 species of mosquitoes‚ but the members of three bear primary responsibility for the spread of human diseases. Anopheles mosquitoes are the only species known to carry malaria. Culex mosquitoes carry encephalitis‚ filariasis‚ and the West Nile virus. And Aedes mosquitoes‚ of which the voracious Asian tiger is a member‚ carry yellow fever‚ dengue‚ and encephalitis. The latest outbreak in the province‚ located around 400
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