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Dengue fever is a viral illness. Itu2019s transmitted by mosquitoes and usually lasts for 4 to 7 days. The symptoms include fever, headache and joint pain, muscle aches, nausea and vomiting, followed by rash that appears anywhere on the body.
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How is Dengue Fever Treated ? Dengue feveris a viral illness. It’s transmitted by mosquitoes and usually lasts for 4 to 7 days. The symptoms include fever, headache and joint pain, muscle aches, nausea and vomiting, followed by rash that appears anywhere on the body. In mild cases, patients may feel tired and have low energy but they can take care of themselves. In more severe cases, they may need to be
hospitalized as they may develop dehydration if not enough fluids are given to them. No specific treatment is available for “dengue fever. Mild cases ere Managed ‘with lots of fluids to Prevent dehydration are getting Plenty of rest. To treat severe cases of dengue fever at a hospital, doctors will give intravenous (IV) fluids and electrolytes (Salts) to replace these lost through vomiting or diarrhea, when started early this is usually enough to effectively
treat the disease.. in more advanced. Cases, doctors may have to do a blood transfusion To treat severe cases of dengue fever at home, patients should drink plenty of liquids, including fruits juices and carbonated drinks and eat light foods such as salads and soups. Patients should avoid alcohol and caffeine because they may worsen symptoms. They should not smoke or use
recreational drugs, which can also worsen symptoms. The first line of treatment is prevention. Prevention : The most effective way to prevent dengue fever is through mosquito control. This is the most important step in preventing dengue fever, as well as other mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria. To prevent mosquitoes from biting you, wear long- sleeved shirts and long pants when outdoors. Wear
loose-fitting skirts and trousers that cover your legs when standing or sitting for long periods of time. If you do get bitten by an infected mosquito, use protection. A variety of insect repellents can be used on skin and clothing to keep mosquitoes off you, including DEET-containing products such as Cutter or Off! Alternatively, use a permethrin- containing product such as Sawyer or Repel Picaridin to treat clothing before using it outdoors. To repel mosquitoes indoors, hang screens at entrances and windows that have mosquitee breeding sites nearby.*
