An outbreak of dengue fever may occur in the months following the rainy season. Dengue fever incidences across the country have rapidly increased in the months of September and October. Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes carrying the dengue virus attack people and transmit the disease. Dengue symptoms start to show up 4 to 10 days after the bite, and among the most typical symptoms are high fever and intense exhaustion.
The platelet count starts to rapidly fall, and it can cause the severity of the disease to increase at a fast pace too. Therefore, it is important to start the treatment as soon as possible when someone is infected with the dengue virus.
According to their weight, people are advised by doctors to take paracetamol tablets. In addition, taking anything else without consulting a doctor may be detrimental to the patient. Although taking an antibiotic while suffering from dengue can worsen your symptoms, antibiotics are often good for the body.
Some signs of dengue include:
- High fever
- Body aches
- Headaches
- Abdominal pain
- Extreme fatigue
- Vomiting
- Reduced platelets
Taking 15 mg per kilogram of body weight can aid in lessening the disease's symptoms. Patients should consume a watery diet, take the medication three to four times day, and drink a lot of water.
If a fever lasts for more than a few days during the present season, it is advisable to have a blood test because it may be an early sign of dengue fever. If left untreated, the issue could worsen and you could need to be hospitalized to receive the right medical care for the illness.