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The World Health Organization on the dengue epidemic: 'Climate change is increasing the risk of dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases. '

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“It is important that a national epidemic be declared in these areas to identify where a localized response is needed, and to enable the local government to use their Quick Response Fund to address the epidemic situation,” DuqueThe WHO states that dengue has three main risk factors, namely rainfall, temperature and unplanned rapid urbanization.

After the mosquito bite, symptoms usually last from two to seven days following an incubation period of four to 10 days. Warning signs of severe dengue include a drop in body temperature below the normal 38 degrees Celsius and accompanied by any of the following: severe stomach pain, persistent vomiting, fast breathing, bleeding gums, fatigue, restlessness, blood in vomit and drowsiness.

 

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