Dengue fever, also called "bone-breaking fever", is spread by the Aedes mosquito. Mild dengue fever symptoms include fever, fatigue, and skin rashes. But the extreme type is more dangerous and life-threatening.

Every year, millions of people around the world are infected with dengue fever... This disease is common in Southeast Asia, Western Pacific islands, Latin America and Africa... But today it has spread to new areas including Europe and the southern United States of America... Dengue fever is not very common in Iran... But the Aedes mosquito has been seen in some areas including the southern and eastern borders of the country.

Stay with us until the end of this article from GCORP LLC magazine to learn more about the symptoms of dengue fever and its treatment methods.

What are the symptoms of dengue fever?

The symptoms of this disease depend on whether it is mild or severe.

1... Symptoms of mild dengue fever

The following symptoms usually begin four to six days after infection and last up to 10 days:

• High fever (104°F or 40°C)
• Headache
• Pain behind the eyes
• Joint and muscle pain
• fatigue
• Nausea
• vomiting
• Skin rash

A mild illness rarely causes serious or fatal complications....However, dengue fever may lead to more serious problems, which we will discuss below.

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2... Symptoms of severe dengue fever

Usually the symptoms of dengue fever are mild at first.. but gradually worsen over a few days.... There may also be signs of internal bleeding.... This condition is called "dengue hemorrhagic fever" or "dengue shock syndrome"..

• Severe stomach pain
• Persistent vomiting
• The presence of blood in vomit, feces or urine
Damage to the lymphatic system and blood vessels
• Decreasing the number of blood platelets
• creating small blood spots under the skin
• Weak pulse
• Difficult or rapid breathing
• Irritability or restlessness

It is believed that people with weakened immune systems and those who get dengue fever for the second time are more at risk of developing a severe disease than others.

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What are the effects of dengue fever?

Severe dengue fever can cause internal bleeding and organ damage.. In this condition, blood pressure may drop to dangerous levels and cause shock.. Also, in some cases, severe disease is fatal.

Women who become ill during pregnancy may transmit the virus to their babies during childbirth.... In addition, the babies of these women are at risk of premature delivery, low birth weight or certain fetal problems.

When should we see a doctor?

Severe dengue fever is a life-threatening medical emergency.... If you have recently been to an area where dengue fever is common and are currently experiencing warning signs of the disease, seek immediate medical attention and see a doctor.

What is the cause of dengue fever?

Now that you are familiar with the symptoms of dengue fever, you should be familiar with the causes of this disease.... There are four types of viruses that cause dengue fever.... All of them are spread by a special species of mosquito called Aedes.... The origin of these viruses goes back to Africa.... However, today they are found in many tropical and subtropical regions of the world, especially in densely populated areas.... Unlike malaria, dengue fever can occur in urban and rural areas. But published research shows that its prevalence is higher in rural areas.

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The dengue fever virus is transmitted from an infected mosquito to a human.... The mosquito bites the person infected with the virus... then it transmits the virus to a healthy person... In this case, the virus enters the bloodstream and causes an infection.

After you recover, you have long-term immunity to the virus that entered your bloodstream....but you are still vulnerable to the other three types of virus....As a result, you may get dengue fever more than once....Reinfection is usually more dangerous and has more severe symptoms.

How to treat dengue fever?

The symptoms of dengue fever are similar to some diseases like typhoid fever and malaria.. This can sometimes delay the correct diagnosis...

Unfortunately, there is currently no specific medicine to treat dengue fever immediately... If you think you are sick, you can use pain relievers like acetaminophen... but other over the counter pain relievers like sopirinpro... make the bleeding worse.

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Home treatment for dengue fever includes resting and drinking plenty of fluids... because fever and vomiting can cause dehydration.... If you experience symptoms of dehydration, see a doctor... These symptoms include:

• decrease in urine volume
• Decreasing tear production
Dry mouth or lips
• Lethargy or confusion
• Cold parts of the body

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If you cannot drink fluids by mouth, you should receive them through a vein....Sometimes, in severe cases, blood transfusions may be recommended to treat dehydration..Getting supportive care in a hospital and regular blood pressure monitoring can also help and prevent severe dengue fever from getting worse.

How to prevent dengue fever?

The best way to prevent dengue fever is to avoid being bitten by infected mosquitoes. This is especially important if you live in or travel to tropical and subtropical areas.

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In areas of the world where dengue fever is common, the use of a vaccine called dengue vaxia is necessary for people aged 9 to 45 years who have been infected with the disease at least once before. This vaccine is given in three doses over 12 months.. Those who do not have a history of this disease should not use the vaccine, and it seems that the vaccine will receive high fever.. Hospitalization.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that the vaccine alone is not effective in preventing dengue fever....Preventing mosquito bites and controlling their population remains the main method of preventing the disease..Therefore, to protect yourself, you should do the following:

• Be sure to use air conditioning.
• Use mosquito repellants even indoors.... The concentration of DEET in these products should be at least 10%.
• When leaving the house, wear a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, socks and shoes.
• Make sure windows and doors are secure and open.
• Place the curtains so that they prevent mosquitoes from entering the house.
• Soaps and very fragrant perfumes may attract mosquitoes... so it is better to reduce their use.

Stagnant water is one of the most important factors that help mosquitoes reproduce.... To avoid this problem, it is recommended:

• Remove excess water from the sides of the pot.
• Turn watering cans upside down and store them under the roof so that water does not collect in them.
• Pour the soil of the plants in the pot in such a way as to prevent pits from forming.
• Change the water in the pots every day and wash their insides.
• Old tires or cans may collect rainwater... so it is better not to put them in the open air.
• Change the pet's water bowls regularly.
• When having a picnic and setting up a tent, choose an area away from stagnant water.

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In this article, we tried to provide you with everything you need to know about the symptoms of dengue fever and its treatment methods... If you think you have contracted this disease, see an infectious disease specialist as soon as possible.

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