DENGUE FACTS
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Dengue is an illness that is caused by a Virus
The Dengue Virus spreads through the bite of mosquitoes
The mosquito that spreads the Dengue Virus is called Aedes Aegypti
The symptoms of Dengue are:
- Fever
- Muscle Aches
- Joint Pain
- Rash
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Headache
- Abdominal Pain
- Vomiting
- Poor Appetite
- Bleeding Tendency
Dengue Fever can cause Platelets (the cells responsible for blood clotting) to go down. This can
cause a tendency to bleed from multiple body areas.
There are Blood Tests available to diagnose Dengue Fever. These are:
- NS1 Antigen Test
- Dengue IgG & IgM Antibody Test
There is no curative treatment for Dengue. Treatment for Dengue is mostly supportive – Fluids,
Fever-control medicines and Pain-control medicines.
The mosquito that spreads Dengue breeds in stagnant water, water tanks, water cans, buckets,
flower vases, used tyres. Please ensure that you keep out such water reservoirs in your
neighborhood.
The mosquitoes that spread Dengue bite during the day-time, especially in the mornings & late
afternoons / evenings. Be cautious during these times.
Dengue can be prevented by effective mosquito-control measures:
- Mosquito Nets
- Mosquito Repellants
- Wearing clothing that covers the entire body like full sleeved-shirt & full-length pants
Presently, there is no vaccine to prevent Dengue
Not all Dengue infections cause death. So, there is no need to panic. In fact, most Dengue
infections pass off a mild illness. Only a small proportion of Dengue illnesses become severe.
If you have any symptoms suggestive of Dengue, please make sure you visit a doctor to get
yourself checked.