Dengue, Dengue, Dengue Everywhere! What to do?
Posted on: 03/Nov/2015 3:50:47 PM
What is dengue?
Dengue is basically a viral fever that is spread through bites of Aedes Aegypti - a variety of mosquito. This is also caused by type-1, type-2, type-3 and type-4 virus. The breeding ground for these mosquitoes is mostly good water, and such mosquitoes have got a lifespan of just 2 weeks. In this short time, they breed thrice reproducing over a hundred eggs.
If these eggs are healthy and find a preferred dry place, it will hatch its chicks on finding good water. If dengue virus is present in these eggs, the chicks will also acquire the virus.
In general, Aedes Aegypti bites only during day time. Hence, it is very important for us to stay protected from mosquitoes during the day time as well.
How to prevent dengue?
The very vital factor is to keep our surrounding clean. We should not just make sure that the sewage is properly closed, but ensure that good water that is in use at our home is properly kept using appropriate lid.
· The overhead tank must be kept closed
· Cups, plates, and caps that are found lying on the terrace and backyard should be disposed or ensured that they don`t store water inside
· Use mosquito repellent spray wherever needed
Symptoms of Dengue:
· Headacke
· Eye strain and pain
· General body pain (muscle pain and knee pain)
· Fatigue
· Dysentery
· Itching behind knee or all over the body
· Loss of appetite
· Infection in throat
· Mild bleeding from gums, nose
· Excessive menstrual bleeding
· Blood in urine
· Petechiae
Treatment:
There is not any exclusive treatment for dengue. Paracetamol tablets are given during the first two days of detecting dengue. If the fever doesn`t reduce, it is advisable to consult a doctor.
For dengue, antibiotics should not be taken. Painkillers should also not be consumed. Consuming liquid diet often is recommended.
