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Other than dengue, name another disease that is spread by mosquitoes.
Malaria, Zika, Yellow Fever, West Nile Virus
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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
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If the dengue alert banner in your neighbourhood is green, you do not need to take any precautions against dengue. (True or False)
False
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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
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Only female mosquitoes spread the dengue virus.
True
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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
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If you get bitten by a female Aedes mosquito, you will definitely get infected with the dengue virus. (True or False)
False
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Describe how the dengue virus is spread.
When a female Aedes mosquito infected with the dengue virus bites a human.
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Which type of mosquito spreads the dengue virus?
Aedes mosquito (female)
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List 1 precaution that you can take to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes.
apply mosquito repellant, wear long-sleeved clothing, spray insecticide
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