{"id":1304,"date":"2020-09-12T13:17:17","date_gmt":"2020-09-12T13:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1304"},"modified":"2025-09-10T10:11:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T10:11:31","slug":"dengue-fever-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/dengue-fever-everything-you-need-to-know","title":{"rendered":"Dengue Fever: Everything you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Dengue fever, also known as breakbone fever, is a mosquito-borne infection that can lead to a severe flu-like illness. It is caused by four different viruses and spread by Aedes mosquitoes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/dengue-fever-everything-you-need-to-know\/#What_is_Dengue\" title=\"What is  Dengue\">What is  Dengue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/dengue-fever-everything-you-need-to-know\/#Dengue_Fever_Symptoms\" title=\"Dengue Fever Symptoms\">Dengue Fever Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/dengue-fever-everything-you-need-to-know\/#Signs_and_Symptoms_of_Dengue_aE%E2%80%9D_A_Life_Threatening_Emergency\" title=\"Signs and Symptoms of Dengue \u00e2\u20ac\u201d A Life Threatening Emergency:\">Signs and Symptoms of Dengue \u00e2\u20ac\u201d A Life Threatening Emergency:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/dengue-fever-everything-you-need-to-know\/#Causes_of_Dengue\" title=\"Causes of Dengue\">Causes of Dengue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/dengue-fever-everything-you-need-to-know\/#Dengue_Treatment\" title=\"Dengue Treatment\">Dengue Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/dengue-fever-everything-you-need-to-know\/#Dengue_Prevention\" title=\"Dengue  Prevention\">Dengue  Prevention<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Dengue\"><\/span>What is  Dengue  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dengue (DENG-gey) fever is a mosquito-borne disease that occurs in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Mild dengue fever causes a high fever, rash, and muscle and joint pain. A severe form of dengue fever, also called dengue hemorrhagic fever, can cause severe bleeding, a sudden drop in blood pressure (shock) and death. Millions of cases of dengue infection occur worldwide each year. <strong>Dengue fever<\/strong> is most common in Southeast Asia and the western Pacific islands, but the disease has been increasing rapidly in Latin America and the Caribbean. Researchers are working on dengue fever vaccines. For now the best prevention is to reduce mosquito habitat in areas where dengue fever is common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Here we&#8217;ll discuss about the Dengue and its symptoms, causes, treatment and the prevention ideas.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dengue_Fever_Symptoms\"><\/span>Dengue Fever <strong>Symptoms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people, especially children and teens, may experience no signs or symptoms during a mild case of dengue fever. When symptoms do occur, they usually begin four to seven days after you are bitten by an infected mosquito.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Also:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/News\/Chikungunya-Symptoms-Causes-Diagnosis-and-Treatment-fever\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Chikungunya - Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment (opens in a new tab)\">Chikungunya &#8211; Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dengue fever causes a high fever \u00e2\u20ac\u201d 104 F\ndegrees \u00e2\u20ac\u201d and at least two of the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Headache<\/li><li>Muscle, bone\nand joint pain<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Pain behind\nthe eyes<\/li><li>Swollen\nglands<\/li><li>Rash<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people recover within a week or so. In some cases, symptoms worsen and can become life-threatening. Blood vessels often become damaged and leaky. And the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your bloodstream drops. This can cause a severe form of dengue fever, called dengue hemorrhagic fever, severe dengue or dengue shock syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Book Now:<\/em><\/strong><\/p> <a style=\"background: #f26061;\ndisplay: inline-block;\ntext-decoration: none;\nborder-radius: 30px;\npadding: 8px 20px;\ncolor: #fff;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/Wellness\/kayawell-lab\/lowest-price\/basic-full-body-checkup-60-tests\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Advanced Full Body Check Nearby you at 50% OFF, NOW (Lowest Price)<\/em><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_and_Symptoms_of_Dengue_aE%E2%80%9D_A_Life_Threatening_Emergency\"><\/span><strong>Signs and Symptoms of Dengue \u00e2\u20ac\u201d A Life Threatening Emergency:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"312\" src=\"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Signs-and-Symptoms-of-Dengue.jpg\" alt=\"Signs and Symptoms of Dengue\" class=\"wp-image-1322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Signs-and-Symptoms-of-Dengue.jpg 781w, https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Signs-and-Symptoms-of-Dengue-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Signs-and-Symptoms-of-Dengue-768x307.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><figcaption> <br><strong>Signs and Symptoms of Dengue<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Severe\nabdominal pain<\/li><li>Persistent\nvomiting<\/li><li>Bleeding\nfrom your gums or nose<\/li><li>Blood in\nyour urine, stools or vomit<\/li><li>Bleeding\nunder the skin, which might look like bruising<\/li><li>Difficult or\nrapid breathing<\/li><li>Cold or\nclammy skin (shock)<\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Irritability\nor restlessness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Dengue\"><\/span><strong>Causes of<\/strong> Dengue  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dengue fever is caused by any one of four types of dengue viruses spread by mosquitoes that thrive in and near human lodgings. When a mosquito bites a person infected with a dengue virus, the virus enters the mosquito. When the infected mosquito then bites another person, the virus enters that person&#8217;s bloodstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Read Also:<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/News\/Swine-Flu-Overview-Causes-Symptoms-And-Prevention-cough-fever\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Swine Flu- Overview, Causes, Symptoms And Prevention (opens in a new tab)\">Swine Flu- Overview, Causes, Symptoms And Prevention<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you&#8217;ve recovered from dengue fever, you have immunity to the type of virus that infected you \u00e2\u20ac\u201d but not to the other three dengue fever virus types. The risk of developing severe dengue fever, also known as dengue hemorrhagic fever, actually increases if you&#8217;re infected a second, third or fourth time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Risk factors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Factors that put you at greater risk of\ndeveloping dengue fever or a more severe form of the disease include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Living or traveling in tropical areas. Being\nin tropical and subtropical areas increases your risk of exposure to the virus\nthat causes dengue fever. Especially high-risk areas are Southeast Asia, the\nwestern Pacific islands, Latin America and the Caribbean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior infection with a dengue fever virus. Previous infection with a <strong>dengue fever virus <\/strong>increases your risk of having severe symptoms if you&#8217;re infected again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Complications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If severe, dengue fever can damage the lungs, liver or heart. Blood pressure can drop to dangerous levels, causing shock and, in some cases, death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Read Also:<\/em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/skin-disease-causes-symptoms-and-natural-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\">Skin Disease: Causes, Symptoms And Natural Treatment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dengue_Treatment\"><\/span> Dengue <strong>Treatment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dengue is a virus, so there is no specific\ntreatment or cure. However, intervention can help, depending on how severe the\ndisease is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For milder forms, treatment includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preventing\ndehydration<\/strong>: A high fever and vomiting can\ndehydrate the body. The person should drink clean water, ideally bottled rather\nthan tap water. Rehydration salts can also help replace fluids and minerals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Painkillers,\nsuch as Tylenol or Paracetamol<\/strong>: These can\nhelp lower fever and ease pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin or ibuprofen, are not advised, as they can increase the risk of internal bleeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Read Also:<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/common-winter-season-diseases-causes-symptoms-and-prevention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Common Winter Season Diseases: Causes, Symptoms And Prevention (opens in a new tab)\">Common Winter Season Diseases: Causes, Symptoms And Prevention<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More severe forms of dengue fever may need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Intravenous\n(IV) fluid supplementation, or drip, if the person cannot take fluids by mouth<\/li><li>Blood\ntransfusion, for patients with severe dehydration<\/li><li>Hospitalization\nwill allow the individual to be properly monitored, in case symptoms get worse.<\/li><li>Rehydration\nsalts, Tylenol, and paracetamol are available for purchase online.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dengue_Prevention\"><\/span> Dengue  <strong>Prevention<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"312\" src=\"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Dengue-Prevention.jpg\" alt=\"Dengue  Prevention\u00ef\u00bb\u00bf\" class=\"wp-image-1323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Dengue-Prevention.jpg 781w, https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Dengue-Prevention-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Dengue-Prevention-768x307.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Dengue  Prevention<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>No vaccine can protect against dengue fever.\nOnly avoiding mosquito bites can prevent it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone who lives in or travels to an at-risk\narea can use a number of ways to avoid being bitten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Clothing<\/strong>: Reduce the amount of skin exposed by\nwearing long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and socks, tucking pant legs into\nshoes or socks, and wearing a hat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mosquito\nrepellents<\/strong>: Use a repellent with at least\n10 percent concentration of diethyltoluamide (DEET), or a higher concentration\nfor longer lengths of exposure. Avoid using DEET on young children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mosquito\ntraps and nets<\/strong>: Nets treated with insecticide\nare more effective, otherwise the mosquito can bite through the net if the\nperson is standing next to it. The insecticide will kill mosquitoes and other\ninsects, and it will repel insects from entering the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Door and\nwindow screens<\/strong>: Structural barriers, such as\nscreens or netting, can keep mosquitos out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Avoid scents:<\/strong> Heavily scented soaps and perfumes may attract mosquitoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Camping gear<\/strong>: Treat clothes, shoes, and camping gear with\npermethrin, or purchase clothes that have been pretreated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timing<\/strong>: Try to avoid being outside at dawn, dusk,\nand early evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stagnant\nwater<\/strong>: The Aedes mosquito breeds in\nclean, stagnant water. Checking for and removing stagnant water can help reduce\nthe risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To reduce\nthe risk of mosquitoes breeding in stagnant water:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>turn buckets and watering cans over and store them under shelter so that water cannot accumulate remove excess water from plant pot plates scrub containers to remove mosquito eggs loosen soil from potted plants, to prevent puddles forming on the surface make sure scupper drains are not blocked and do not place potted plants and other objects over them use non-perforated gully traps, install anti-mosquito valves, and cover any traps that are rarely used do not place receptacles under an air-conditioning unit change the water in flower vases every second day and scrub and rinse the inside of the vase prevent leaves from blocking anything that may result in the accumulation of puddles or stagnant water When camping or picnicking, choose an area that is away from still water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Last Words&#8230;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important, particularly in today&#8217;s over-stressed and busy life, to prevent major health events which may have catastrophic effects on your quality of life and on that of your family. 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