ARE YOU HAVING DENGUE FEVER

Are you having dengue fever ?

Every body having fever has this question in mind . Do I have dengue fever ?

You can be a probable case of dengue fever if along with fever you have two of the following symptoms .                    

   Nausea/vomiting

   Rash

   Body aches and pains

   Any warning sign like bleeding .

If you are having these signs you must report to your doctor .

INVESTIGATIONS

You will have to undergo these investigations to prove whether you have dengue fever .

Complete blood count

Antibody test for dengue fever .

PROGNOSIS

In most of the cases the disease fully recovers itself but it can be dangerous in a few cases .

TREATMENT

There is no specific treatment of dengue fever . Oral fluids should be given in less severe  cases . In most severe cases IV fluids and blood transfusion is given . Antipyretics are given to treat fever .

PREVENTION

Try to stay indoor in early hours of the morning and evening .

Use clothing to cover the body completely .

Use mosquito repellants and nets .

Keep the water containers covered in your washrooms .

Avoid collection of water in the plant pots