Dengue
fever is a lethal viral infection transmitted through biting of a particular type
of mosquito known as “Aedes Aegypti”. The virus attacks blood cell, spleen,
liver and results in a low white blood cell count and reduces the number of
platelets (blood clotting components) in the body. Severe headache, high fever,
abdominal pain, vomiting, body ache, loss of appetite, cough, sore throat are
some of the symptoms of dengue fever. This fever usually lasts for 2 weeks.
Once
diagnosed with this fever, careful steps should be taken as this fever can also
result in death of the patient. High fever should be controlled by consuming
paracetamol, avoiding the use of antibiotics as they would result in further
decreasing the number of white blood cells and platelets in the patient’s body.
Precaution
is better than cure, should be our motto for a healthier environment. Dengue is
a fever that kills. It is transferred through stagnant water as well, so
precautionary measures should be taken regarding this. Regular blood tests
should be done in order to monitor the count of platelets and blood cells.
Mosquito sprays should be done in dengue affected areas.
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