Dengue fever
Dengue fever ( 24 Questions)
Wearing long sleeves and using mosquito repellent is an appropriate preventive measure to avoid mosquito bites and reduce the risk of dengue fever transmission. This statement indicates the client understands the importance of protective measures.
Dengue fever is indeed caused by a virus in the flavivirus genus. This statement demonstrates accurate knowledge of the etiology of the disease.
This statement indicates a need for further teaching. Dengue fever is not transmitted from person to person through close contact. The primary mode of transmission is through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito.
There are indeed four serotypes of the dengue virus, and they share genetic similarities. This statement shows an accurate understanding of the virus's characteristics.
Choice A rationale:
Wearing long sleeves and using mosquito repellent is an appropriate preventive measure to avoid mosquito bites and reduce the risk of dengue fever transmission. This statement indicates the client understands the importance of protective measures.
Choice B rationale:
Dengue fever is indeed caused by a virus in the flavivirus genus. This statement demonstrates accurate knowledge of the etiology of the disease.
Choice C rationale:
This statement indicates a need for further teaching. Dengue fever is not transmitted from person to person through close contact. The primary mode of transmission is through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito.
Choice D rationale:
There are indeed four serotypes of the dengue virus, and they share genetic similarities. This statement shows an accurate understanding of the virus's characteristics.