Dengue is more common in children, but it is also more common in adults. The disease is most common during the rainy season, because the rainy season is conducive to the spread of the mosquito-borne mosquito.
A) Symptoms:
- High fever
- Headache
- Pain in the joints, arms, and muscles
- Red patches on the skin
Can have nausea, vomiting, nausea
B) disease progression and complications:
1) Usually 3 to 4 days after the first symptoms, the patient may manifest in other symptoms such as:
- Bleeding in the eye (Hémorragie Conjonctivale)
- Bleeding through the nose
- bruises on the skin
The disease will recover for 10 to 14 days or longer
2) Some dengue can develop into severe conditions that result from bleeding in the body (digestive system, skin and brain) and can be life-threatening.
C) Diagnosis:
- Diagnosis of this disease can be made by the detection of dengue virus in a patient's blood (PCR) or by the detection of antibodies (NS1) and antibodies (IgM, IgG) of the virus. In the patient's blood.
- In the case of the above mentioned patients (and especially in the rainy season) it is advisable to consult with a doctor of Calmette Hospital for a true diagnosis of the disease. This is fast enough to get an appropriate treatment.
D) Treatment:
So far, there is no cure for dengue fever. Treatment is designed to reduce and prevent the disease from developing into a serious condition that can affect a patient's life. Use of aspirin for hypothermia is prohibited as it can cause severe bleeding in patients with dengue fever.
E) Prevention:
We can prevent this infection by:
- Eliminate mosquito habitats
- Protect from mosquito bites (morning and evening):
• Sleeping in nets (day and night)
• Clothing nearby (shiny)
Avoid in the dark
Use a mosquito repellent (applied on the skin)
