Stay Informed About Dengue Symptoms and Prevention
According to the Health Department, Dehradun has the maximum number of four hundred and eighteen dengue patients, while the entire state has six hundred. Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar, and Dehradun districts of the state are most affected by dengue.
- Dengue cases have been reported from all 13 districts of Uttarakhand state. with Dehradun, Haridwar, and Udham Singh Nagar being the worst affected.
- The health department has been alerted and is taking steps to control the spread of the disease, which include fogging, spraying, and awareness campaigns.
- No death cases have been reported from dengue in the state, and the health department is closely monitoring the situation in the state.
How Dengue Infects Humans
Dengue is a Viral infection caused by the dengue virus DENV, transmitted to humans by an infected mosquito bite. Estimation of people affected by Dengue in the world: Every year, nearly 100–400 Million infections occur, as per the WHO.
Dengue begins suddenly after the typical incubation period of 5-7 days and follows three phases: febrile critical, and convalescent
Dengue Life Cycle Causes
The wild Aedes Aegypti mosquito bites the dengue-infected first person and the next step is for the mosquito to ingest the blood with the dengue virus It takes 8–10 days for the dengue virus to incubate. If a dengue-infected mosquito bites another person, the person gets the dengue virus 4–13 days later.
Dengue Symptoms
- Fever
- Eye pain
- Headache
- Bone pain
- Joint pain
- Nausea
- Redness of Eyes
- Redness of Throat
- Heat
- Vomiting
- Rashes
- Dizziness
Dengue hemorrhagic fever
People with weakened immune systems, as well as those with subsequent dengue infections, are at great risk of developing dengue hemorrhagic fever.
As per WHO, Presence of any hemorrhagic manifestation
- Thrombocytopenia decreases the platelet count by 100,000 Cells/mm3.
- Increased body temperature.
- Evidence of increased vascular permeability.
Dengue hemorrhagic fever during pregnancy
The changes in the immunologic, physiological, endocrinologic, and metabolic systems during pregnancy increase the risk of infection.
Uses of Insect Repellent
Use the environmental ingredients given below to protect yourself from dengue
- DEET
- IR3535
- 2-Undecanone
- Picaridin
- Oil of lemon eucalyptus
Prevention of Dengue fever during pregnancy
- Make sure your surroundings are clean.
- Wear loose cotton Clothes that cover your legs and hands.
- Install Doors and window nets.
- Empty standing water from flower pots, vases, and buckets.
- Use pregnancy-safe repellent creams.
Diagnosis for dengue fever
The tests for dengue virus are the rRT-PCR test, the NS1 test, and the IgM Test
Complete Blood Count Test
Dengue serology tests (IgM and IgG)
Liver Function Test (LFT)
Renal Function Test (RFT)
ElectroCardioGramG(ECG)
Ultrasound Abdomen(USG)
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