What You Should Know About Dengue

We face a dengue threat every time we step out of the house. That can be a serious issue as rainy conditions constantly encourage mosquito breeding. Would you like to take a guess at which areas are heavily populated with dengue mosquitos?

Areas with High Risk of Dengue

Do you know that around 4 billion people live in areas with a risk of dengue? The dengue virus can be caused by any of its four related viruses: dengue virus 1, 2, 3, or 4. And since it is founded in urban and semi-urban areas in tropical and sub-tropical climates, any one of us is susceptible to falling prey to the dengue-infected mosquito. What’s move, anyone can be infected with the dengue virus up to 4 times in a lifetime!

We have had 18,884 cases of dengue just from January to 4 June in 2022, Selangor leads the list with 12,644 cases, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya with 1,679, Sabah with 1,205, Johor with 822, and Negeri Sembilan with 845. It’s alarming as cases have risen 62.4% since the same period in 2021.

Common Symptoms of Dengue and Recovery Steps

These days, you never know what the common fever might mean. Is it the dreaded covid-19 or dengue? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it’s time to get a proper diagnosis when you have fever that is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, rash, and pain behind the joints or eyes. Those are the first sights indicating that you have dengue fever.

While many dengue patients undergo mild illness, some experience an acute flu-like illness that can become a potentially lethal complication called severe dengue. While there is no specific treatment for dengue, early detection and access to proper medical care can lower the fatality rate for severe dengue.

Treatment of Dengue Symptoms

Without any complications, most patients recover within a week. Because there is no exact form of treatment for dengue, your doctor will treat and ease the symptoms to aid full recovery. Medical professionals will commonly prescribe bedrest, lots of fluids, and medication for any discomfort.

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