There has been a sudden increase in dengue cases in India. The national capital has already crossed the 1,000-mark this year with 283 new cases last week, according to the Delhi Citizen’s report on vector-borne diseases released on Monday. Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease caused by the dengue virus. It is spread through the bite of the Aedes mosquito.
People infected with dengue have mild or no symptoms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 75 percent of people infected with dengue show no symptoms, while 20 percent have mild symptoms and 5 percent may develop severe symptoms, which can be life-threatening.
Some of the common signs and symptoms of dengue fever are as follows:
- high fever
- severe headache
- eye pain
- muscle, bone and joint pain
- nausea
- Vomit
- swollen glands
- skin rash
In addition, early diagnosis can help reduce complications and its mortality, including lung, liver, and heart damage.
Following are the ways to prevent dengue fever infection:
Mosquito nets: To avoid mosquito bites, it is most effective to use a mosquito net while sleeping.
Mosquito repellent: Apply mosquito repellent to the exposed part of the body but avoid the injured or cut part of the body.
Full Sleeve Dresses: Wear a full-sleeved shirt and long pants to cover your entire body to avoid mosquito bites.
clean environment: Keeping the environment clean is an important way to prevent the birth of mosquitoes. Clean up excess and stagnant water around the house to prevent breeding of mosquitoes.
Close windows and doors before sunset: Protect your home from mosquitoes by closing window curtains, doors before sunset as mosquitoes are very active during this time.
Check and clean empty pots and containers: Always empty and clean utensils, bowls or buckets to avoid water lodges to prevent mosquito breeding.
Clean cooler and dustbin: Clean your cooler and dustbin regularly to be more hygienic and away from unwanted insects.
Mild camphor, mosquito repellent incense stick or machine: To keep mosquitoes away from the house, light camphor or mosquito repellent incense sticks and turn on repellent machines.
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