Dengue Quiz
What insect spreads dengue?
A. Fly
B. Ant
C. Mosquito
D. Cockroach
C. Mosquito
What is the most common symptom of dengue?
A. Cough
B. High fever
C. Toothache
D. Ear pain
B. High Fever
Dengue mosquitoes breed in what kind of water?
A. Flowing water
B. Stagnant water
C. Boiling water
D. Saltwater
B. Stagnant Water
Which of the following helps prevent mosquito bites?
A. Kulambo
B. Alcohol
C. Perfume
D. Tissue
A. Kulambo
Dengue is caused by what?
A. Virus
B. Worm
C. Bacteria
D. Fungus
What mosquito species is the main carrier of dengue?
A. Culex mosquito
B. Anopheles mosquito
C. Aedes aegypti
D. Fruit fly
C. Aedes aegypti
Dengue mosquitoes usually bite during what time?
A. Midnight
B. Daytime
C. After dinner only
D. Only at dawn
B. Daytime
What blood component decreases during dengue infection?
A. Platelets
B. Sugar
C. Oxygen
D. Calcium
A. Platelets
Which is a common symptom of dengue aside from fever?
A. Hair loss
B. Rash
C. Broken bone
D. Blindness
B. Rash
Which activity helps reduce dengue breeding sites?
A. Watching TV
B. Covering water containers
C. Eating sweets
D. Spraying air purifier
B. Covering water containers
What is the severe type of dengue that may cause bleeding?
A. Dengue cough fever
B. Dengue hemorrhagic fever
C. Dengue stomach fever
D. Dengue allergy fever
B. Dengue hemorrhagic fever
What is a dangerous warning sign of severe dengue?
A. Sneezing
B. Severe abdominal pain
C. Runny nose
D. Itchy skin only
B. Severe abdominal pain
What is the stage of mosquito life cycle after larvae?
A. Egg
B. Adult
C. Pupa
D. Cocoon
C. Pupa
Why is aspirin not recommended for dengue patients?
A. It lowers fever too fast
B. It causes sleepiness
C. It increases bleeding risk
D. It increases appetite
C. It increases bleeding risk
What is dengue shock syndrome mainly caused by?
A. Low blood pressure due to plasma leakage
B. Too much food intake
C. Too much sleeping
D. Lung infection
A. Low blood pressure due to plasma leakage
Which of the following is NOT a mode of dengue transmission?
A. Mosquito bite
B. Blood transfusion (rare)
C. Mother to baby (rare)
D. Sharing utensils
D. Sharing utensils
Which mosquito characteristic is commonly seen in Aedes aegypti?
A. Brown wings only
B. No legs
C. Black body with white stripes
D. Green body
C. Black body with white stripes
Which medicine should be avoided in dengue due to bleeding risk?
A. Paracetamol
B. Vitamin C
C. Aspirin
D. Oral rehydration solution
C. Aspirin
What is the purpose of fogging?
A. To kill mosquito eggs
B. To kill mosquito larvae
C. To kill adult mosquitoes
D. To remove stagnant water
C. To kill adult mosquitoes
Why is dehydration dangerous in dengue patients?
A. It increases mosquito bites
B. It can worsen shock and complications
C. It increases appetite
D. It prevents platelet production
B. It can worsen shock and complications
Which lab finding is commonly monitored in dengue patients?
A. Hemoglobin only
B. Platelet count and hematocrit
C. Cholesterol level
D. Urine pH
B. Platelet count and hematocrit
Which dengue symptom is considered a warning sign of severe dengue?
A. Mild cough
B. Severe abdominal pain
C. Sneezing
D. Itchy scalp
B. Severe abdominal pain
What is the old name of DENGUE?
CHIKUNGUNYA VIRUS
What is the Title of our webinar?
Drain it to Defend it: Wipe Out Breeding Sites and Keep Dengue Out
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