Medical Dialogues

NATIONAL DENGUE DAY

16th May 2024
National Dengue Day, observed on May 16, aims to raise awareness about dengue's spread, prevention, and treatment. This year's theme is "Dengue Prevention: Our Responsibility for a Safer Tomorrow," emphasizing community efforts and health coverage for effective preparedness.
WHAT IS DENGUE?
Dengue is a severe flu-like viral disease spread by Aedes mosquitoes, emerging rapidly across the country except Ladakh. In 2023, about 94,000 cases and 91 deaths were reported, with symptoms appearing 5-6 days post-infection.
HOW IS IT TRANSMITTED?
Dengue transmission involves a female mosquito biting an infected person, becoming infectious after 8-10 days. When this mosquito bites another person, symptoms appear after a 4-7 day incubation period, perpetuating the cycle of infection.
SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS OF DENGUE FEVER
High Fever, Severe Headache, Joint And Muscle Pain, Nausea And Vomiting, Fatigue, Skin Rash, Mild Bleeding
WHAT ARE THE 7 WARNING SIGNS OF DENGUE?
104 degrees Fahrenheit is an extreme and persistently high fever, severe headache that extends to the forehead and eye body-wide pains in the muscles and joints, an intense stomach ache, nausea that makes you feel nauseous, frequent vomiting that may or may not be bloody, and red rashes with purple dots covering the chest and upper torso, excessive exhaustion and tongue dryness. 
DENGUE FEVER DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
Dengue fever is diagnosed via blood test and managed symptomatically with acetaminophen, fluids, and rest. Avoid raw foods; opt for easily digestible ones. Severe cases require hospitalization for advanced treatments, with health insurance providing financial support for comprehensive care.
HOW TO PREVENT DENGUE?
Elimination of Mosquito Breeding Site, Regular Screenings of the House and Surroundings, Use Mosquito Nets and Patches, Avoid Peak Mosquito Activity Time, Fending off Mosquitoes