Denguard Against Dengue
Join us in the fight against the Dengue virus
Who Are We?
Our Journey
Hi everyone!!
We are Raphael Elliot, Jonathan Kemp, Shanaya Randjitsing and Kay-Lynn Tjon-En-Fa of class 5C from Arthur Alex Hoogendoorn Atheneum, who are participating in the Viruskenner project 2024. Together we created a website with the goal to raise awareness, prevent, reduce, eliminate and educate others about Dengue. To reach our goals we did the following projects, with keeping in mind that we want to make education fun:
- Making an acronym; Denguard
- Interviews with Doctors
- Interviews with various people at Waka Pasi and passed out our self-made stencil
- Presented at a General Membership Meeting of the Interact Club of Paramaribo Creating a New World
- Making a poster explaining Denguard + a poster with Dengue symptoms
- Hanging the posters at Medical Centers
- A video explaining our acronym, through actions
- Making and sharing online games; a crossword & word search puzzle
- Making an animation video
- Created a stencil consisting of our logo, social media accounts and crossword & word search puzzles
We also made a mosquito repellent, but we later found out that the long-term effects of using a high percentage could lead to dry skin so we didn't launch it.
To make our projects accessible and visible to the general public, we also created social media accounts on Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube. This ensured that more people could be aware and help prevent, reduce and eliminate and could get educated, in a fun way.
For our out of the box idea we created an animation video! In the animation video there are 2 Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes, where one of them brags about the fact that she can make people sick while the other one exclusively talks about wanting babies and taking his wife out on a date. This hilarious video educates people about the breeding sites of Dengue mosquitoes and the symptoms of Dengue in an entertaining way.
Although this process was challenging, we had fun reaching our goals with each other. We want to thank the Interact Club of Paramaribo CaNW, the doctors and people we interviewed and our parents for making the execution of our many projects possible. And last but not least we want to thank the Viruskenner 2024 Team for giving us the opportunity to learn about this virus and our teacher for directing us through this project. Add paragraph text here.
"Our cure against Dengue is our collective action. Let's turn our fear into our strength, one careful step at a time. Let's Denguard!"
~ Viruskenner Group Dengue 2024 AAHA Suriname 5C
WELCOME FELLOW DENGUARDIAN
What is Dengue virus
Dengue virus belongs to the Flaviviridae family and is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. These mosquitoes are most active during the day, especially in the early morning and late afternoon. Dengue virus has four distinct serotypes, DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3, and DEN-4, which means that individuals can be infected multiple times in their lifetime by different serotypes.
Once a person is bitten by an infected mosquito, the virus enters the bloodstream and infects immune cells, such as dendritic cells and macrophages. From there, it replicates and spreads throughout the body, leading to the symptoms associated with dengue fever.
One unique aspect of dengue virus is its ability to cause a wide range of symptoms, from mild flu-like illness to severe and potentially life-threatening complications such as dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) and dengue shock syndrome (DSS). The severity of the disease can vary depending on factors such as the individual's immune response and the specific serotype of the virus.
Transmission
Dengue virus is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. These mosquitoes typically breed in stagnant water, such as in flower pots, discarded tires, and water storage containers. Mosquitoes become infected with the virus when they bite an infected human, and they can then transmit the virus to other humans through subsequent bites.
Although less common, dengue virus can also be transmitted through blood transfusion, organ transplantation, from a pregnant person to their fetus (vertical transmission) and neelde stick injuries.
Prevention
To prevent Dengue, reduce and eliminate dengue breeding sites we came up with our very own acronym. DENGUARD! We created a poster explaining our acronym. Check it out in poster section.
What our acronym stands for:
D: Declutter
E: Eliminate Stagnant Water
N: Neatness
G: Guard Against Mosquitoes
U: Unite Community Efforts
A: Awareness
R: Regular Inspection
D: Drainage Maintenance
Symptoms
We also created a symptom poster. Check that out in our poster section!
Dengue virus infection manifests with a range of symptoms that typically appear 4-10 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. The most common symptoms include high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, joint and muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue. A distinctive symptom of dengue fever is a skin rash that often develops 2-5 days after the onset of fever. Mild bleeding, such as nosebleeds or bleeding gums, may also occur. In severe cases, dengue fever can progress to dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) or dengue shock syndrome (DSS), characterized by severe bleeding, organ impairment, and dangerously low blood pressure. These severe forms of the disease can be life-threatening and require prompt medical attention. It's essential to seek medical care if you experience any of these symptoms, especially if you live in or have recently traveled to an area where dengue fever is prevalent.
Treatment
Treatment for dengue fever focuses on relieving symptoms and preventing complications, as there is no specific antiviral therapy available . Patients are advised to rest and drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. Over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen can help reduce fever and pain, while NSAIDs should be avoided due to the risk of bleeding. Close monitoring by healthcare professionals is important, especially for severe cases. Hospitalization may be necessary for patients with severe symptoms, where they may receive intravenous fluids, blood transfusions, and other supportive care. Pain medications may be prescribed as needed. It's important to continue preventing mosquito bites during recovery. Follow-up care with healthcare providers is crucial for monitoring progress and ensuring proper recovery.
Our Self-Made Posters
Check out our video about DENGUARD!
Our Very Own Animation Video!
View our comical and educational animation down below!
We decided to create an animation video to raise awareness, prevent, reduce, elimitate and educate about Dengue virus. We wanted to make learning fun so we created a comical story about 2 Aedes Agypti mosquitoes ( Dengue mosquitoes ). We hope you enjoy the video and learn something! Let's DENGUARD everyone!
Interviews
We conducted 3 interviews about Dengue Virus.
View the interviews down below!
Interview with a General Practitioner
Interview with a General Practitioner
Intervieuw with a Veterinarian
Fun & Educational Games
To eductate people and raise awareness about Dengue virus in a fun and interactive way, we created 2 games which you can play online and print.
Crossword Puzzle
To improve people's knowledge about the Dengue virus we created a challenging but fun crossword puzzle for teenagers & adults to play. Click the link to play!
Word Search Puzzle
In this word search puzzle we used words that are related to the Dengue virus, such as symptoms. We also put some of our goals as words to find in this word search. Click the link to play!
Our Interviews & Games at Waka Pasi Paramaribo
We interviewed strangers at Waka Pasi Paramaribo. Our goal was to bring awareness, educate and have fun.
The rules of our game are below.
View our video below!
Our Game at Interact CaNW
We played a game with Interact Creating a New World. Our goal was to bring awareness about Dengue virus, educate and have fun.
The rules of our game are below.
View our video below!
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