Life Cycle Of A Dengue Mosquito
When a mosquito carrying one of the dengue viruses bites a person, dengue fever is spread. Normal dengue symptoms are flu-like, but they can progress to severe dengue (dengue hemorrhagic fever), a potentially dangerous illness. Moreover, a second dengue infection raises your likelihood of developing serious symptoms.
Dengue symptoms normally persist for 2–7 days. The majority of patients recover in roughly a week.
Patient improvement, a return to normal vital signs, a decrease in gastrointestinal symptoms, and a return of appetite are all indicators of dengue recovery.
Dengue Low Platelets
The average human has between 150,000 and 250,000 platelets per microliter of blood. A little more than 80% to 90% of dengue patients will have levels under 100,000, and 10% to 20% of patients will have severely low levels of 20,000 or fewer.
Dengue Treatment At Home
If you think you have dengue:
- Consult a physician if you experience a fever or other dengue symptoms
- Tell the doctor if you are traveling
- Take rest
- Take Paracetamol to reduce pain and fever
- Avoid using ibuprofen or aspirin
- Be sure to have enough fluids to stay hydrated. Drink water or electrolyte-containing liquids
- If a kid, newborn, or family member is experiencing minor symptoms, take care of them at home
Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Symptoms
Warning signs include:
- A sharp rise in temperature
- Severe stomach discomfort
- Ongoing vomiting
- Hemorrhagic symptoms or alterations in mental status
- Early indicators of shock in the patient include restlessness, clammy skin, a quick, weak pulse, and a narrowing of the pulse pressure (systolic blood pressure diastolic blood pressure)
If any of these symptoms appear in dengue fever patients, they should be instructed to go back to the hospital.
Severe Dengue Symptoms
Severe dengue is characterized by a development of symptoms that endanger life. Typically, severe dengue symptoms appear 24 to 48 hours after your fever has subsided.
Severe dengue is a medical emergency and can be lethal. Visit the nearest ER as soon as possible if you have any of the following dengue symptoms or live in an area where dengue is common.
- Abdominal or stomach ache
- Repeated vomiting or vomiting blood
- Blood in your stool
- Bleeding gums or the nose
- Extreme fatigue, agitation, or irritation
Signs And Symptoms Of Dengue Fever
The majority of dengue infections are symptomless. If you do suffer symptoms, a high temperature (104°F/40°C) is typical and is accompanied by:
- Rash
- Severe eye pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Joint, muscle, and bone pain
Four to ten days after a mosquito bite, the initial symptoms of dengue fever appear and last for three to seven days. Approximately 1 in 20 dengue patients will progress to severe dengue once their initial symptoms start to subside.
Laboratory Diagnosis of Dengue
Lab diagnosis of dengue can help diagnose the dengue disease. To check for dengue virus, your doctor will prescribe you a dengue blood test which will then be analyzed. This can also reveal which of the four variations of the dengue virus you have.
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Preventing Dengue Fever
Avoiding mosquito bites from contaminated species is the most effective method of illness prevention. To keep yourself safe:
- When outdoors cover your body completely and properly
- Check that window and door screens are tight and without holes
- Use insect repellents, especially indoors
- Use mosquito nets in sleeping places that aren’t air-conditioned or screen-enclosed
- If you get dengue symptoms, consult your physician
- Eliminate mosquito breeding grounds including old tires, cans, and rain-soaked flower pots