Dengue fever is a tropical disease caused by the biting of a mosquito. Dengue is spread by several species of female mosquito of the Aedes species. Mosquito bite the person and spread the virus. Mosquitoes become infected when they bite a person infected with the virus. Infected mosquitoes can then spread the virus to other people through bites.
Symptoms of the infection appears three to fourteen days after the infection.
The most common symptom of dengue is fever with any of the following:
- Nausea, vomiting
- Rash
- Aches and pains (eye pain, typically behind the eyes, muscle, joint, or bone pain)
- Stomach Pain
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
Treatment for Dengue
- See a healthcare provider if you develop a fever or have symptoms of dengue.
- Rest as much as possible.
- Take acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol )
Prevention
The primary method of controlling Aedes is by eliminating its habitat. This is done by getting rid of open sources of water, or if this is not possible, by adding insecticides or biological control agents to these areas. People can prevent mosquito bites by wearing clothing that fully covers the skin, using mosquito netting while resting, and/or the application of insect repellent.
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