Dengue patients with warning signs should be referred for in-hospital management. Otherwise, severe dengue may occur and mortality rate will be over 20%.
1.What is warning sign?
a.persistent vomiting
b.lethargy
c.restlessness
d.mucosa bleed
e.severe abdominal pain
f.hepatosplenomegaly
g.pleural effusion、ascites
2.High risk groups
a.chronic diseases(diabetes mellitus、hypertension)
b.old age、infancy、renal failure
c.pregnancy
3.How to prevent it?
a.By cleaning empty houses, vacant lots,and other potential vector breeding sources.
b.Empty containers and ornamental fountains or cover them with covers.
c.Clean vases and ornamental fountains weekly.
d.Flatten canvas covers and fill up holes on the ground.
Kaohsiung Municipal Siaogang Hospital
Infectious Diseases Department cares about you
If you have any questions, please call Infection Control Room
(07) 8036783#3370
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