Dengue
Fever is a viral infectious disease which is transmitted by a special type of
mosquito known as “Aedes Aegypti.” This type of virus attacks blood cell,
spleen, liver and results into low white blood cell count and reduces blood
clotting components known as Platelets.
The
most common symptoms of dengue fever include loss of appetite, body ache,
fatigue, high fever with headache, abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting, dry
cough and slightly sore throat.
The
worst case of Dengue was observed in October, 2013 in India, where 433 cases of
Dengue were confirmed in the first three days of October. K.K Agarwal, a senior
physician at Moolchand Hospital expressed his view on this calamatic situation
in the following words: “With a wet October predicted, the capital
is facing its worst dengue outbreak in over a decade.”
The
dengue fever lasts for around 10-15 days. Several safety measures should be
taken in this case. Paracetamol should be given to the dengue affected patients
in order to control high fever. The use of antibiotic should be avoided because
it further decreases the platelets and blood cell count. To prevent mosquito
bites, wear long pants and long sleeves. Mosquito Repellant Sprays should be
used in areas where dengue is endemic. Regular blood tests should be conducted
to monitor the platelet and blood cell count. If the high fever lasts for long
without any specific source of infection, the patient should be immediately
taken to the hospital.
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