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All You Need To Know About The Dengue Fever Outbreak In Qena, Egypt:<\/h2>\n

Yesterday, The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population released a statement on its Facebook account providing more information on the Dengue Fever outbreak in Aleqat, Qena.<\/p>\n

The Ministry assured Egyptians that the situation is under control and that all infected individuals have been treated at home due to the simplicity of their conditions.<\/p>\n

The statement confirmed that more than 60 patients were tested and that they are currently inspecting the water resources in villages to prevent an increase in the outbreak.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the minister revealed in the statement that the ministry has dedicated an investigative team to monitor and evaluate the situation in the Village.<\/p>\n

The investigative team will also be in charge of inspecting suspicious cases, providing preventative measures, and taking samples in order to determine the reason behind the outbreak.<\/p>\n

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What is Dengue Fever?<\/h2>\n

According to the World Health Organization, Dengue Fever is an infectious virus that is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitos.<\/p>\n

Additionally, humans can get infected after the mosquito has bitten another human who has the virus.<\/p>\n

WHO also confirmed that the virus exists in more than 100 countries, infects about 400 Million individuals annually, and that 40% of the world population is prone to become infected.<\/p>\n

The international organization also confirmed that 95% of infected individuals have reported symptoms of headache, vomiting, high fever, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, and rashes.<\/p>\n

The ministry also stated that the symptoms remain from two to seven days, and can be cured with Paracetamol.<\/p>\n

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How is the Virus Formed?<\/h2>\n

The main transmitter of the virus is the Egyptian Yellow Fever Mosquito and the Asian Tiger Mosquitos.<\/p>\n

The environments where mosquitos are reproduced the most are near stagnant waters, landfills, and uncovered drainage.<\/p>\n

Therefore, the best control method is to improve the level of general hygiene and work to prevent the presence of garbage, swamps, and stagnant water.<\/span><\/p>\n