Top 5 Symptoms of Dengue

Top 5 Symptoms Of Dengue: Warning sign of Dengue and its prevention

Dengue fever is a common issue affecting 100-300 million people across the globe, each year. Dengue, which is also known as break-bone fever, is a viral infection that spreads through mosquito bites (primarily through Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes). It may be asymptomatic or can have symptoms but in some cases it can even be fatal, if left untreated.

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5 most common symptoms of dengue:

The topmost and the commonest symptoms of dengue are:

• Fever: This is the most common symptom of dengue. The body temperature in dengue is generally high, often reaching up to 104-105°F.
• Headache: Many people with dengue fever experience a severe headache, often concentrated behind the eyes.
• Joint and muscle pain: Most people suffering from dengue experiences severe joint and muscle pain which creates difficulty in movement.
• Rash: Patients with dengue fever often face severe rashes in the chest, arm, leg and face.
• Nausea and Vomiting: These are other very common symptoms of dengue fever. The person may either experience a vomiting tendency or vomiting.

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Other symptoms:

The other symptoms of dengue fever can be:

• Swollen glands
• Rash
• Fatigue
• Loss of appetite
• Body ache
• Restlessness

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Prevention of Dengue fever:

To prevent dengue fever you must keep yourself distant from mosquitoes, the common protective measures are:

• Using mosquito repellants even when you are indoor.
• Wear full sleeves cloth while going out to protect yourself from mosquito bites.
• Use mosquito nets and air conditioners inside the house.
• Keep the surrounding area clean and avoid rain water accumulation in the nearby areas as mosquitoes can breed there.
• If you face symptoms of dengue, get yourself tested immediately.

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