The Dhaka Times Desk Currently, fever outbreaks are seen everywhere. Especially children have high fever. Dengue fever is not the same as fever. However, three days after the onset of fever, a blood test must be arranged.
Dengue fever is a chronic disease caused by the dengue virus. The disease is transmitted by a reproductive vector, the Aedes mosquito, and is particularly associated with mosquito breeding. The mosquito involved is mainly the Aedes mosquito and is more common in the Asian continent. Among which again this epidemic is widespread in Bangladesh. The main symptoms of dengue fever are fever, muscle aches, fever can be accompanied by other symptoms such as headache and red spots in the eyes.
Dengue fever may not only cause symptoms, but may also be associated with a common fever. Most people don't show symptoms of dengue fever or it gets mixed up with normal fever and many people don't pay much attention to it because of the problem once it becomes obvious. However, when someone develops fever, it is important to rule out other causes of fever, including dengue fever.
Even if there are no symptoms, a dengue test may be necessary because it may be associated with other causes of fever and its correct diagnosis is very important. Tests needed to diagnose dengue fever are based on the reaction to the dengue virus. Dengue fever is determined by this test and measures should be taken accordingly. If dengue is positive, no other medicine is given except paracetamol. However, saline is given. Emphasis is placed on consuming more liquids.
Dengue fever can also be a common health problem, but a dengue test is recommended if you are suffering from any fever. Because if you don't test, you won't know which is common fever and which is dengue fever. So you have to be careful to have time. Because recently dengue has spread widely in our country. Previously, the outbreak of this disease was limited only to the capital Dhaka, but now the outbreak of dengue disease is also seen in other districts and upazila cities. Therefore, if you have fever, take the doctor's advice without giving any medicine other than paracetamol.
How to prevent dengue
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral fever. This fever is different from other viral or bacterial fevers. However, this fever is not contagious in any way. This viral fever can occur alone or in combination with other viruses (chikungunya, yellow fever, Burma forest, flu, respiratory syncytial) and bacteria (pneumococcus).
Dengue fever is divided into two categories depending on the severity of symptoms and fever.
1. Common dengue fever
2. Dengue fever with bleeding.
In the case of common dengue fever, the following symptoms are mainly seen-
1. Sudden high fever lasting 2 to 7 days.
2. Severe headache.
3. Pain behind the eyes.
4. Along with the fever, red rash appears all over the body.
5. Severe pain in whole body as well as back pain.
6. Nausea or vomiting.
7. A rash or red bumps on the skin.
In case of dengue fever with bleeding:
1. Bleeding from nose, mouth or vomiting with high fever within 2 to 48 hours.
2. Fluid accumulation in chest or abdomen along with fever.
If any of these symptoms appear, seek medical attention immediately.
On the other hand
Wait at home for the first 3 days of fever. On the other hand, sponge the whole body with water every now and then. This will reduce the level of fever. Drink enough water and rest. After that, if the fever does not decrease or if it continues to increase after some time, consult a doctor immediately.
Things to do to prevent Dengue:
1. Try to keep the surroundings of the house as clean as possible.
2. If there are flower tubs or broken plastic bottles, can shells, tires or polythene inside the house, clean them quickly and drain the accumulated water from the flower tubs.
3. Spray or fog at least 3 times a week to kill mosquitoes.
4. You can keep mosquito repellent cream with you while going out.
5. After evening, younger and older members of the household should use mosquito nets.
6. Clean up any accumulated rain water, as this is the time when Aedes mosquitoes lay their eggs.
7. On the other hand, you can use mats along with mosquito nets to avoid mosquito infestation.
8. Since Aedes mosquitoes bite during the day, it is important to avoid sleeping with mosquito nets while sleeping during the day. Source: https://dmpnews.org
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