Dengue cases have gone up in Bangalore, much like in other tropical and subtropical cities, especially during the monsoon season when conditions for mosquito breeding are ideal. Many times, factors like improper waste management, growing urbanization, and climate change that disrupts mosquito breeding cycles are causes for the rise in dengue cases.
In this blog post, we will discuss dengue fever symptoms, prevention, and treatment options, along with a few suggestions on how to manage this potentially viral infection.
What is Dengue fever?
Every year, millions of individuals worldwide contract dengue fever, a virus that is mostly spread by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. In cities and semi-urban settings, where mosquito populations are more concentrated, the disease is most frequently found. Owing to its rising incidence and serious consequences, dengue fever has emerged as a serious public health issue in recent years.
Although it simply causes flu-like symptoms, dengue fever is a virus disease that is carried by mosquitoes and has the potential to be fatal. This is one of the most dangerous mosquito-borne illnesses that is currently posing a threat to public health. Understanding the key facts of the illness is crucial to guaranteeing that those who are battling it receive treatment on time.
Symptoms of Dengue
After being bitten by an infected mosquito, dengue symptoms usually appear 4–10 days later and can be moderate to severe.
- High Fever: Sudden onset of fever (104°F/40°C).
- Severe Headache: Particularly behind the eyes
- Joint and Muscle Pain
- Fatigue
- Skin Rash: Appearing 2-5 days after the fever starts.
- Bleeding:Nose or gum bleeding, or easy bruising.
In severe cases, known as Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) or Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS), symptoms can escalate to severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, rapid breathing, bleeding gums, fatigue, restlessness, and blood in vomit or stool.
What to do if symptoms of Dengue fever appear?
- Seek Medical Assistance: The risk of problems can be considerably decreased with early detection and appropriate medical treatment.
- Hydrate: To avoid becoming dehydrated, consume lots of liquids.
- Rest: Make sure your body gets enough sleep to fight off the infection.
Steer clear of certain medications: Aspirin, ibuprofen, and other NSAIDs should not be taken as they raise the risk of bleeding.
It is essential that you get in touch with a healthcare professional immediately if you think you have dengue or show symptoms.
How can we prevent Dengue fever?
To control dengue, it is crucial to reduce mosquito exposure and breeding opportunities:
- Cover exposed skin with mosquito repellent or oil made of lemon or eucalyptus.
- Wearing long sleeves, long pants, socks, and shoes can help protect the body from mosquito bites.
- When sleeping in an area where mosquito activity is high, nets for mosquitoes come in handy.
- Make sure there are screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out.
On a community level, following methods can be used for dengue prevention-
- Fill, wipe, or cover water-containing containers on a regular basis (e.g., flower pots, buckets, barrels).
- Proper disposal of waste to avoid water collection in discarded containers.
- Use larvicides to treat standing water that cannot be removed in order to destroy mosquito larvae.
- Participate in or show support to neighbourhood initiatives to control mosquito populations.
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We hope the information we provided has helped you learn more about dengue. By working together as a community and exercising caution, we can stop dengue from spreading and protect our health.
