But till the time the circulars reach you, we help you with preventionand treatment of this Break Bone Disease, a fever that may last 2-7 days of the mosquito bite (sometimes with two peaks).
Symptoms
Sudden fever , which may go up to 39.5-41.4°C. It lasts for about 1-7 days, then fades away for 1-2 days. Fever is usually accompanied by headache in front portion of head or behind the eyes
Nausea and vomiting
Loss of appetite
Increased sensation to touch
Change in taste sensation
Symptoms maybe milder in children than in adults
Treatment
There is no specific medication for treatment of a dengue infection. Persons who think they have dengue should use analgesics (pain relievers) with acetaminophen and avoid those containing ibuprofen, Naproxen, aspirin or aspirin containing drugs. They should also rest, drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration, avoid mosquito bites while febrile and consult a physician.
Prevention
Water from flower pots should be changed at least once a week
All containers storing water should be covered with a tight lid
Water stored in barrels, drums etc should be replaced by fresh stock (at least) once a week
All large water tanks, like those in buildings, should have single piece cast iron, tight fitting cover.
A suitable ladder should be provided to enable civic staff to climb and examine the tanks at frequent intervals.
The overflow pipe should be protected by a net that can keep away mosquitoes.
Discarded container-like objects like tyres, coconut shells, bottles, etc should be disposed off or destroyed.
Water fountains should be kept dry once a week
Surface wells should be well-maintained so that mosquitoes do not breed in the vicinity
Rain water collected on terraces/roofs should be cleared (at least) once a week
Signs of Recovery
Stable pulse, blood pressure and breathing rate
Normal temperature
No evidence of external or internal bleeding
Return of appetite
No vomiting
Good urine output
What Not To Do
Do not wait in case the above symptoms appear. Immediately consult a doctor. It is crucial to quickly get treatment in case of these complications.quickly get treatment in case of these complications.
Avoid giving blood transfusion unless indicated, reduction in haematocrit or severe bleeding.
Avoid giving steroids. They do not show any benefit.
Do not use antibiotics.
Prevention
Water from flower pots should be changed at least once a week
All containers storing water should be covered with a tight lid
Water stored in barrels, drums etc should be replaced by fresh stock (at least) once a week
All large water tanks, like those in buildings, should have single piece cast iron, tight fitting cover.
A suitable ladder should be provided to enable civic staff to climb and examine the tanks at frequent intervals.
The overflow pipe should be protected by a net that can keep away mosquitoes.
Discarded container-like objects like tyres, coconut shells, bottles, etc should be disposed off or destroyed.
Water fountains should be kept dry once a week
Surface wells should be well-maintained so that mosquitoes do not breed in the vicinity
Rain water collected on terraces/roofs should be cleared (at least) once a week.
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