Dengue is the most dangers disease one can have it in viral disease which is transmitted by the female Aedes mosquito, the disease causes a flu-like illness which can be fatal. As more people fall prey to dengue, here are some important things to know about the disease to fight it better. How does the dengue-causing virus get transmitted? After the female Aedes mosquito bites a dengue-affected person, the virus incubates for 8 to 10 days. When this infected mosquito bites the next person, he/she may get infected.
*Are all mosquitos carriers of dengue? A female Aedes mosquito can be a potential carrier of dengue from day 13 of its life. Infected mosquitoes can pass on the virus to their progeny.
*What are some symptoms to watch out for? Dengue symptoms begin to manifest four to seven days after the person is bitten by a carrier mosquito. Patients experience high fever - of about 104˚F; headaches; muscle, bone and joint pain; nausea; swollen glands and rashes. Most people recover within a week or so, with proper medication for fever and body pain.
*What are some warning signs that highlight the need for immediate medical assistance? Dengue often damages blood vessels, leading to a sharp drop in platelet count. This can lead to a severe form of fever called dengue haemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome. In some cases, it may cause severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, bleeding from gums or nose, blood in urine and stool, bleeding under the skin, difficulty in breathing, fatigue, irritability or restlessness. In case the patient displays such symptoms, they may require hospitalisation.
*Can people fall prey to dengue more than once? When a person is infected with the virus for the first time, the immune system produces antibodies to fight the infection. But if this person is affected by a different dengue serotype the second time, the immune system is likely to produce the same antibodies as it did the first time. This can lead to increased risks of inflammation and bleeding, resulting in severe dengue.
*Is there vaccination available to counter dengue? Research is yet to yield a preventive shot.
*What are some important measures that people can take to prevent dengue? -Remember that the Aedes is a day-biting mosquito, with a radius of 20-50m depending on the availability of food and containers to lay eggs -Avoid stagnant water. These mosquitoes breed in fresh stagnant water, so don't let rainwater accumulate in cans or bottles -Change the water in plant pots once a week -Cover water containers -Apply effective repellents and use window nets to keep the mosquito away.
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