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Dengue
Mosquito-borne viral fever
Aedes mosquitoes spread the dengue virus. Most recover with fluids; a small subset develops severe bleeding and shock that needs ICU care.
At a glance
- Prevalence
- Endemic in India, monsoon spike
- Typical age
- Any age
- Outlook
- Self-limiting in most
- System
- Lungs
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What causes it
Causes
- Bite of infected Aedes mosquito
- Stagnant water around homes
- Day-biting mosquitoes
- Reinfection raises severe risk
How it feels
Symptoms & effects
- High fever, severe body ache
- Retro-orbital eye pain
- Skin rash
- Nausea, vomiting
- Bleeding gums in severe
How it’s treated
Treatment & cure
- Paracetamol (NOT NSAIDs)
- Plenty of fluids
- Daily platelet monitoring
- IV fluids in warning signs
- ICU for shock
Staying ahead
Prevention
- Empty standing water weekly
- Use mosquito repellents, screens
- Wear long sleeves at dawn / dusk
- Community fogging
Do’s
- Hydrate aggressively
- Take paracetamol only
- Monitor platelets daily
- Watch for warning signs (vomiting, bleeding)
Don’ts
- Take aspirin or ibuprofen
- Trust papaya leaf alone
- Ignore severe abdominal pain
- Allow water collection at home
See a doctor immediately if
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Disclaimer ·
This article is educational and reviewed by clinicians, but it cannot replace an in-person assessment.
Medication doses, prevention advice and treatment choices vary by person. Always confirm with a doctor before acting on anything here.