With dengue cases rising, understanding key dengue facts and focusing on prevention has become more important than ever, especially since there is no vaccine or specific treatment available. Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease caused by the transmission of the dengue virus through the bite of infected female mosquitoes.
Symptoms:
- Fever & severe Headache
- Muscle & Joint Pain
- Skin Rashes
- Abdominal Pain
- Persistent Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Low Blood pressure
Prevention:
- Use mosquito repellent on exposed parts of the body
- Cover yourself with long sleeves clothes & pants
- Get rid of stagnant water keeping the surroundings clean & hygienic
- Spray insecticide in the corners of the room, under the bed & behind the curtains
- Increase water content for controlling the body temperature