Dengue Fever- Causes, Symptoms, Treatment


 Dengue Fever is caused by the Aedes Aegypti mosquito and by one of the four dengue viruses, DENV-1,DENV-2,DENV-3,DENV -4.Once infected with any of the viruses, one develops immunity to that virus for the lifetime, however there are chances to be infected with the other three viruses. There are possible chances to come in contact with all four viruses throughout the lifetime. Tropical areas like Central America, Mexico, Pacific Islands, Southern China, Taiwan and North Australia have high risk factors. Dengue is transmitted through the mosquito bite that carries the dengue virus. The diseases does not spread by coming in contact with the infected person.


Symptoms Of Dengue Fever


Symptoms are usually seen withing four to seven days after the initial infection. At times the confusion might arise as the symptoms are similar to that of flu. Symptoms can at the most last for 10 days which include-


  • The Fever can shoot up to 106 degree Fahrenheit.
  • A severe headache is experienced.
  • There are swollen lymph glands.
  • The person experiences severe joint and muscle pain.
  • The skin rashes appear on the initial days.
  • Mild to severe nausea is felt.
  • Vomiting at frequent hours
  • Bleeding from gums and nose
  • Mild  bruises that appear on the skin.

Diagnosis Of Dengue Fever

A dengue fever is diagnosed with blood test, SD Bioline Dengue duo test, where NS1 antigen is detected and further treated. 


Treatment Of Dengue Fever

The dengue fever is treated with-

  • Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Calpol650), for reducing headache and fever.
However, there is no particular medicine for dengue. In case if the patient feels worse after 24 hours, they should be rushed to the hospital for proepr care. In case of dengue, fluids should be consumed as much as possible like soup, juices, sugar water, papaya juice. They all help in maintaining the platelet counting to a normal level.

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Complications Of Dengue Fever


A very small percentage of people can develop a more serious form of disease known as Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever. 

In this diseases, the risk factors are being a female, being under the age of 12, weak immunity system and having antibodies to dengue virus that have come up from previous infection. It is characterized by high fever, damage to lymphatic system, blood vessels, bleeding from the nose and gums, enlargement of liver and failure in circulatory system.


Prevention Measures For Dengue Fever

Even till today there is no vaccine for dengue fever . Thus preventive measures should be taken-

  • One should avoid highly populated areas
  • Usage of mosquito repellent, both indoors and outdoors.
  • Long sleeves shirt and full pants should be worn
  • Usage of AC rather than open windows.
  • Mosquito nets if sleeping areas are not screened.


Outlook

Proper precaution can help from making dengue a life threatening disease. Thus, it is necessary to keep your surroundings clean and maintain proper hygiene. One should move out in full sleeves clothes to prevent from such disease. Proper hydration is must otherwise serious complications can arise.









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