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Only female mosquitoes spread the dengue virus.

True

Which type of mosquito spreads the dengue virus?

Aedes mosquito (female)

Describe how the dengue virus is spread.

When a female Aedes mosquito infected with the dengue virus bites a human.

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

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

List 1 precaution that you can take to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes.

apply mosquito repellant, wear long-sleeved clothing, spray insecticide

If you get bitten by a female Aedes mosquito, you will definitely get infected with the dengue virus. (True or False)

False

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

Other than dengue, name another disease that is spread by mosquitoes.

Malaria, Zika, Yellow Fever, West Nile Virus

If the dengue alert banner in your neighbourhood is green, you do not need to take any precautions against dengue. (True or False)

False