Scientific
This mosquito species spreads dengue.
Aedes aegypti
Floods create this condition that helps mosquitoes breed.
Stagnant Water
The first “S” in the 4S strategy for dengue prevention.
Search and destroy
Weekly activities like this help reduce mosquito breeding sites.
Clean-up Drive
Dengue has two main types. What are they?
Mild Dengue and Severe Dengue
Dengue cases are usually (higher/lower) in flood-prone communities.
Higher
Covering water containers is part of this prevention measure.
Environmental Control
Barangay clean-up campaigns are an example of this approach.
Community Participation
Dengue is common in these climates
Tropical and Subtropical Climates
Clogged drainage and garbage in flood-prone areas create more of this.
Breeding Sites for Mosquitoes
The best step when a person shows early dengue symptoms.
Early Medical Consultation
Communities should cooperate with this type of spraying during outbreaks.
Fogging/Misting
Dengue virus (DENV) is a single-stranded RNA virus of what genus?
Flavivirus
After floods, this type of water is left behind where mosquitoes multiply.
Stagnant Water
Using larvicides in breeding areas is an example of this control measure.
Chemical Control
Dengue prevention requires cooperation between these two groups.
Community and Local Government
Dengue mosquitoes usually bite at this time of day.
Early Morning and Late Afternoon
A flood-prone environment is considered this kind of factor for dengue risk.
Environmental Risk Factor
Wearing long sleeves and using repellents are this type of protection.
Personal Protection
Awareness campaigns are part of this system for disaster risk reduction.
Health Education