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3. 1. DENGUE
2. MALARIA
3. CHIKUNGUNYA
4. JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS
List of Mosquito Borne Diseases

4. DENGUE
WHAT IS DENGUE?
Dengue is primarily a disease of the tropics that is
transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Aedes
aegypti is a day-biting mosquito that prefers to feed
on humans. Those infected with dengue can suffer
from a spectrum of illnesses ranging from a viral flu
to severe and fatal hemorrhagic fever (DHF). The
dengue virus is passed back and forth between
mosquitoes and humans and causes an
extraordinarily painful ailment that exists in four
known strains or serotypes.

5. Dengue is especially dangerous to children, who generally have one infection, but if bitten again can
get a more serious infection that can lead to dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF). DHF causes severe
internal bleeding, shock, and circulatory collapse, and is usually fatal to children.
Dengue is increasingly becoming a plague of global proportions and may soon eclipse malaria as the
most significant mosquito-borne viral disease affecting humans.
DENGUE SYMPTOMS
Dengue fever is a severe, flu-like illness that affects infants, young children and adults, but seldom
causes death. Dengue should be suspected when a high fever (40°C/ 104°F) is accompanied by two
of the following symptoms: severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pains, nausea,
vomiting, swollen glands or rash. Symptoms usually last for 2–7 days, after an incubation period of
4–10 days after the bite from an infected mosquito. Severe dengue is a potentially deadly
complication due to plasma leaking, fluid accumulation, respiratory distress, severe bleeding, or
organ impairment. Warning signs occur 3–7 days after the first symptoms in conjunction with a
decrease in temperature (below 38°C/ 100°F) and include: severe abdominal pain, persistent
vomiting, rapid breathing, bleeding gums, fatigue, restlessness, blood in vomit. The next 24–48
hours of the critical stage can be lethal; proper medical care is needed to avoid complications and
risk of death.

6. HOW TO PREVENT DENGUE
One of the most effective ways to prevent dengue is to use the range of natural mosquito
repellent products by Odomos.
The range includes:
• Odomos Naturals Mosquito Repellent Cream with Cintronella and Aloe Vera / Odomos
Naturals Mosquito Repellent Lotion
• Odomos Mosquito Repellent Cream with Vitamin E / Odomos Natural Mosquito Repellent
Gel with Moisturiser / Odomos Mosquito Spray
Some other simple steps include:
• Wearing shoes, socks, long pants and long-sleeved shirt
• Using mosquito nets
• Cleaning up the surrounding and not allowing water to stagnate.

7. CURE
There is no specific treatment for dengue fever. For severe dengue,
medical care by physicians and nurses experienced with the effects and
progression of the disease can save lives – decreasing mortality rates
from more than 20% to less than 1%. Maintenance of the patient's
body fluid volume is critical to severe dengue care.

8. MALARIA
WHAT IS MALARIA?
Malaria is caused by a parasite that is
transmitted from person to person by
the bite of an Anopheles mosquito.
Anopheles mosquitoes bite mostly
during nights and are present almost
in all tropical and subtropical
countries.

9. MALARIA SYMPTOMS
Malaria is an acute febrile illness. In a non-immune individual, symptoms appear
seven days or more (usually 10–15 days) after the infective mosquito bite. The first
symptoms – fever, headache, chills and vomiting – may be mild and difficult to
recognize as malaria. If not treated within 24 hours, P. falciparum malaria can lead
to severe illness often leading to death. Children with severe malaria frequently
develop one or more of the following symptoms: severe anaemia, respiratory
distress in relation to metabolic acidosis, or cerebral malaria. In adults, multi-organ
involvement is also frequent. In malaria endemic areas, persons may develop
partial immunity, allowing asymptomatic infections to occur.

10. HOW TO PREVENT MALARIA
For individuals, personal protection against mosquito bites represents the first line
of defence for malaria prevention. Two forms of vector control are effective in a
wide range of circumstances. Insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs) Long-lasting
insecticidal nets (LLINs) are the preferred form of ITNs for public health distribution
programmes. WHO recommends coverage for all at-risk persons; and in most
settings. The most cost effective way to achieve this is through provision of free
LLINs, so that everyone sleeps under a LLIN every night. Indoor spraying with
residual insecticides indoor residual spraying (IRS) with insecticides is a powerful
way to rapidly reduce malaria transmission. Its full potential is realized when at
least 80% of houses in targeted areas are sprayed. Indoor spraying is effective for
3–6 months, depending on the insecticide used and the type of surface on which it
is sprayed.

11. CURE
Early diagnosis and treatment of malaria reduces disease and prevents deaths. It
also contributes to reducing malaria transmission. The best available treatment,
particularly for P. falciparum malaria, is artemisinin-based combination therapy
(ACT). WHO recommends that all cases of suspected malaria be confirmed using
parasite-based diagnostic testing (either microscopy or rapid diagnostic test) before
administering treatment. Results of parasitological confirmation can be available in
15 minutes or less. Treatment solely on the basis of symptoms should only be
considered when a parasitological diagnosis is not possible.

12. CHIKUNGUNYA
WHAT IS CHIKUNGUNYA?
Chikungunya is a viral disease spread by
mosquitoes. There are three major groups of
these viruses namely West African, Central
African and Asian. Chikungunya virus requires
an agent for transmission and hence direct
human to human transmission is not possible.
So far no such incidence is reported. Usually
transmission occurs when a mosquito bites an
infected person and then later bites a non-
infected person. Chikungunya also affects
monkeys and it is also suspected that they are
a major reservoir for the virus in Africa.

13. CHIKUNGUNYA SYMPTOMS
Chikungunya typically starts with one or more of the following symptoms - chills,
fever, vomiting, nausea, head ache and joint pain. The fever can reach up to 104
degree Celsius. The attack is sudden and sometimes it is accompanied with rashes.
It is usually NOT life threatening. But the joint pains can last for a long time and full
recovery may take months. In some infections, no symptoms are seen and this
behavior is seen predominantly in children. After the mosquito bite it takes one to
12 days before the symptoms are seen. In many cases the only differentiating factor
for symptoms is the acute joint pain. Rednessin eye and difficulty in looking at light,
severe fever with headache and joint pain and rashes on limbs and trunks are some
other symptoms of Chikungunya

14. HOW TO PREVENT CHIKUNGUNYA
Currently there is no vaccine for Chikungunya. There is only way to prevent
Chikungunya fever - don't get bit by a mosquito! This is easier said than done in a
tropical area such as India. Some of the following precautions can help reduce the
risk of mosquito bites, Reducing the risk of mosquito bite
Use mosquito net when sleeping during daytime.
Wear dress which covers most of the body. Also there are mosquito repellents available
which can be applied on dress materials.
Use mosquito coils or Mosquito repellents (which contain Picaridin, oil of lemon
eucalyptus or DEET). But you should be aware that prolonged use of these is not
recommended. Also ensure adequate ventilation when these are used.
Use curtains or window nets which prevent entry of mosquitos to the house.
Use of mosquito repellent cream or mosquito spray that can be applied on skin. This
masks body odour and effectively you are invisible from mosquito. Very handy if you are
visiting an area where Chikungunya is reported.

15. CURE
There is no antiviral drug or medicine specifically for Chikungunya. But since
chikungunya is cured by immune system in almost all cases there is no need to
worry. Treatment usually is for the symptoms and includes taking sufficient rest,
taking more fluid food and medicines to relieve pain (paracetamol for example).
Aspirin should be avoided. Honey and lime mix is found to have soothing effect on
the disease. Avoiding specific medicines is actually recommended for quick
recovery. Also very mild exercise to joints can help ease the pain. Currently there is
no vaccination against Chikungunya. Research is ongoing on the development of
DNA vaccination against Chikungunya. Usually the disease starts to decrease in
intensity after 3 days and it may take up to 2 weeks for recovery. But in elderly the
recovery is very slow and may take upto 3 months. In some cases the joint pain can
last even upto a year!

16. JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS
WHAT IS JAPANESE
ENCEPHALITIS
Japanese encephalitis is a viral disease
that infects both, animals and humans. It
is transmitted by mosquitoes and in
humans it causes inflammation of the
membranes around the brain.

17. JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS SYMPTOMS
Japanese encephalitis has an incubation period of 5 to 15 days and the vast
majority of infections are asymptomatic. However, in about 1 in 200 cases the
symptoms of Japanese Encephalitis are severe.
After a bite from an infected mosquito, it will take between 5 and 16 days for
symptoms to appear.
Mild symptoms
For most people, Japanese Encephalitis has no symptoms or only mild, flu-like
symptoms, such as headache or slightly high temperature.

18. Severe symptoms
High temperature (fever) of 38°C (100.4°F) or more
Headache
Vomiting
Neck stiffness
Confusion
Feeling weak
Coma
Seizures (fits or convulsions)
Focal neurological deficits (a problem with a nerve in a specific location, such as
the tongue)

19. Movement problems, such as shaking, stiffness, slowness of movement or
paralysis
Meningitis (an infection of the meninges, which are the protective membranes
that surround the brain and spinal cord)
These symptoms can appear suddenly and get rapidly worse. In around 1 in 300
cases of Japanese Encephalitis, the symptoms develop into encephalitis
(inflammation of the brain). Around 30% of those who survive a severe case of JE
may be left with permanent damage to their central nervous system (the brain,
nerves and spinal cord), such as:
Paralysis
Ataxia (loss of physical coordination)
Speech difficulties

20. HOW TO PREVENT JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS
An effective killed vaccine is available for Japanese Encephalitis, but it is expensive
and requires one primary vaccination followed by two boosters. An inexpensive
live-attenuated vaccine is used in China, but is not available elsewhere.
Chemical vector control is not a solution, as the breeding sites (irrigated rice fields)
are extensive. Eliminating the pig population is often a measure taken in the wake
of outbreaks.
Personal protection against mosquito bites by using Odomos mosquito
repellent will be effective under certain conditions. Verified by the Indian Institute
of Toxicology, Odomos gives 100% protection both inside and outside the house
against mosquitoes. Odomos is also safe on babies as proven by KEM Hospital,
Mumbai.