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mosquitoes and dengue

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  • Other than dengue, name another disease that is spread by mosquitoes.
    Malaria, Zika, Yellow Fever, West Nile Virus
  • Describe 2 measures in place (by the government) to prevent the spread of dengue in Singapore.
    house inspections, releasing male mosquitoes, banners to raise awareness, fogging, promotion of the 5-step Mozzie Wipeout
  • If the dengue alert banner in your neighbourhood is green, you do not need to take any precautions against dengue. (True or False)
    False
  • Name 4 symptoms associated with dengue.
    fever, nausea, vomiting, skin rash, joint and muscle pain/ache, bleeding from the nose or gums, headache with pain between the eyes
  • Only female mosquitoes spread the dengue virus.
    True
  • Describe the 5-step Mozzie Wipeout.
    1) turn the pail 2) tip the vase 3) flip the flowerpot plate 4) loosen the hardened soil 5) cap bamboo pole holders
  • If you get bitten by a female Aedes mosquito, you will definitely get infected with the dengue virus. (True or False)
    False
  • Describe how the dengue virus is spread.
    When a female Aedes mosquito infected with the dengue virus bites a human.
  • Which type of mosquito spreads the dengue virus?
    Aedes mosquito (female)
  • List 1 precaution that you can take to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes.
    apply mosquito repellant, wear long-sleeved clothing, spray insecticide