CONTROL OF DENGUE FEVER: THE ROLE OF NURSES
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Keywords
Dengue Fever, Nurses, Medication, Control, Health
Abstract
Due fever is a significant public health concern, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. This essay explores the role of nurses in the control and management of dengue fever, focusing on the importance of medication in treatment strategies. Methods used in controlling the disease will be discussed, as well as the results of current approaches. The essay concludes with a discussion on the challenges and opportunities for improving dengue fever control, emphasizing the crucial role of nurses and medication in the overall management of the disease.
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Naif Khalaf Alotaibi
Nursing, health monitoring centers in Jeddah Islamic Port
Mohammed Noor Alasadi
Nursing technician Al Rabeeh and Tawfiq Health Center
Nawaf Khalaf Alotaibi
Nursing specialist, , Health control centers at King Abdulaziz Airport
Abdulhadi Mishkhas Alotaibi
Nursing specialist, Health monitoring centers at Jeddah Islamic Port
Fahad Raja Alharthi
Nursing specialist, Dept. of health surveillance centers at King Abdulaziz Airport
Abdulmajeed Nawar Alasadi
Specialist Nursing, Breman Health Center
Ali Mubarak Al Qarni
Nursing technician, East Jeddah Hospital