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Tweet. Dengue remains to be the fastest spreading vector-borne disease in the world, affecting a total of 185,000 Filipinos last 2012-2016. The Department of Health (DOH) reported 13,898 new cases of dengue for the first two months of the current year alone, 24% of those affected were children aged 10-14 years old.
Oct 31, 2019 · Fever or a low temperature (less than 36°C or 96.8°F) with any of the following: Sleepiness, lack of energy, or irritability. Rash. Unusual bleeding (gums, nose, bruising) Vomiting (at least 3 times in 24 hours) Symptoms of dengue can quickly become severe, requiring immediate medical attention or hospitalization.
May 3, 2019 · Treatment. No treatment: No specific antiviral agents exist for dengue. Supportive care is advised: Patients should be advised to stay well hydrated and to avoid aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), aspirin-containing drugs, and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen) because of their anticoagulant properties. Fever should be ...
Dec 15, 2022 · liver enlargement. increase in hematocrit and/or decreasing platelet count. Bleeding gums or bleeding anywhere in the body. Any form of bleeding or a positive tourniquet test is also a warning sign of dengue fever in children. This includes mucosal bleeding, such as bleeding gums, nose bleeding, hematuria, melena.
Jun 6, 2022 · Rash. Intense pain behind your eyes. Nausea or vomiting. Muscle, bone and joint pain. Dengue fever symptoms start to appear four to 10 days after a mosquito bite and can last three to seven days. About 1 in 20 people sick with dengue will develop severe dengue after their initial symptoms begin to fade.
Apr 24, 2023 · Treatment. Treatment for dengue involves managing the symptoms. According to 2009 research, treatment for milder forms includes: drinking water to help prevent dehydration. getting plenty of rest ...
Symptoms of dengue fever typically develop between 4 and 10 days after a bite from an infected female Aedes mosquito. [ 3] Classic symptoms include: Fever. Headache and pain behind the eyes ...
