This illness is sometimes confused with malaria. It us caused by a virus that is spread by mosquitos. In recent years it has become much more common in many countries. It often occurs in epidemics ( many persons get it at the same time),usually during the hot, rainy seasons.
A person an get dengue more than more than once.
Repeat illnesses are often worse. To prevent dengue, control mosquitoes and protect against their bites.
Signs:
- sudden high fever with chills.
- The rash then spreads to arms, legs , and finally the body ( usually not the face).
- In some cases there may be bleeding in to the skin ( small dark sports) or elsewhere.
Treatment:
- No medicine cures it, but the illness goes away by itself in q fee days.
- Rest, lots if liquids, acetaminophen ( paracetamol) ( but not aspirin) for fever and pain.
- In case of severe bleeding , treat for shock, if necessary.
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A person an get dengue more than more than once.
Repeat illnesses are often worse. To prevent dengue, control mosquitoes and protect against their bites.
Signs:
- sudden high fever with chills.
- Severe body aches, headache sore throat.
- Person feels very I'll, miserable.
- After 3 to 4 days person feels better for a few hours to 2 days.
- Then illness returns got 1 or 2 days, often with a rash that begibsy on hands and feet.
- The rash then spreads to arms, legs , and finally the body ( usually not the face).
- In some cases there may be bleeding in to the skin ( small dark sports) or elsewhere.
Treatment:
- No medicine cures it, but the illness goes away by itself in q fee days.
- Rest, lots if liquids, acetaminophen ( paracetamol) ( but not aspirin) for fever and pain.
- In case of severe bleeding , treat for shock, if necessary.
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