UNAIR NEWS –聽Dengue Fever or DBD is an infectious disease caused by dengue virus carried by mosquitoes.聽When the rainy season comes, people with this disease continue to increase.聽In East Java, cases have been found in almost all sub-districts and cities.聽To anticipate and reduce the risk of disease transmission, several experts have provided solutions and recommendations.
On Monday morning, Jan. 28,聽 NEWS聽had the opportunity to interview Vice Dean I Faculty of Public Health 东京热, Dr.聽Santi Martini, Dr., M.Kes., about DBD.聽Before explaining the symptoms caused by DBD, FKM UNAIR lecturer who focused on epidemiology explained that when the rainy season comes, prevention efforts should be prioritized.
“We all know that DBD is a fever caused by the bite of Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes,” she explained.
Aedes Aegypty mosquitoes, according to her can breed in clean water puddles.聽During rainy season, more puddles of water increase the chance the Aedes Aegypty mosquito to breed.聽Therefore, said Santi, preventive efforts must be made to break the chain of mosquito breeding.
“Do 3M, bury the items that make it possible to collect water, close the tub of water tightly, and drain the bath at least once a week,” she explained.
Next, Santi explained about the symptoms of fever caused by DBD.聽According to Santi, fever caused by dengue will be marked by red spots on the skin.聽If it is already visible, 聽health center or hospital support is needed immediately.
“If there are symptoms, it must be addressed immediately,” she said.
In the end, Santi reiterated that as an academic, it is indeed an obligation to provide education to the community regarding various efforts to prevent dengue fever.
“I believe that efforts to prevent it are easier for us to do.聽And everyone can do it, ” Santi said.
Author: Nuri Hermawan
