{"id":15101,"date":"2016-07-05T16:00:51","date_gmt":"2016-07-05T10:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/articles.1mg.com\/?p=15101"},"modified":"2018-08-09T11:42:50","modified_gmt":"2018-08-09T06:12:50","slug":"6-dengue-basics-that-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/6-dengue-basics-that-you-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Dengue Basics That You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15141 size-full\" title=\"6 Dengue Basics That You Should Know\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rsz_37322235_5dd849fd67_o-2.jpg\" alt=\"6 Dengue Basics That You Should Know\" width=\"630\" height=\"380\" \/><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With the onset of monsoon, the risk of mosquito borne infections is on a high.Every year, our country struggles with dengue, with huge number of people getting infected and some of them requiring hospitalization. Dengue is an extremely common viral infection which is transmitted by mosquitoes and presents as high grade fever, body aches and pain in the joints.Here are some essential facts that you should know about Dengue<\/p>\n<p><strong>1 . WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>-Dengue should be suspected when you have sudden onset of high grade fever with severe headache, pain behind the eyes, abdominal pain, body aches, rash and vomiting. The fever can lasts for 5-7 days.<\/p>\n<p>-Around 3-7th day of illness, the fever will be very less or even normal.<\/p>\n<p>-This marks the beginning of the critical phase where there could be rapid decrease in decrease in platelet count.<\/p>\n<p>-It is important to monitor the platelet count and watchful of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/dengue-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment\/\">danger signs<\/a> (bleeding, rash, abdominal pain or vomiting). It usually lasts for 2-3 days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2 . HOW IS DENGUE DIAGNOSED?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>-Dengue is diagnosed by a blood test called Dengue Specific Antigen DS-1 (with or without Dengue Antibodies) and complete blood count (CBC) including platelet count.<\/p>\n<p>-Typically, a patient will be positive for dengue specific antigen, decrease in platelet count and decrease in total white blood cells count.<\/p>\n<p>-The normal platelet count is between 1.5 lakh -4 lakh.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3 . HOW SHOULD DENGUE BE MANAGED AT HOME?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>-Most patients with dengue fever will not require hospitalization.<\/p>\n<p>-They should take adequate rest, drink plenty of fluids (3-4 liters) and monitor the platelets closely.<\/p>\n<p>-Use cold sponging and Paracetamol for fever.<\/p>\n<p>-Aspirin, Ibuprofen other pain killers should be avoided.<\/p>\n<p>-Antibiotics are not required.<\/p>\n<p>-It is important to be watchful of any danger signs (bleeding, rash, abdominal pain or vomiting).<\/p>\n<p>-Patient can follow up with their doctor every 24 hourly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4 . WHEN DOES A PATIENT NEED TO BE HOSPITALIZED?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>-The patient is usually admitted if he is dehydrated or bleeding or has any other danger signs.<\/p>\n<p>-The patient is generally not admitted if the platelet count is above 50,000.<\/p>\n<p>-The platelet transfusion is generally given if the platelet count is less than 10,000 in absence of bleeding manifestations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5 . CAN A PERSON GET DENGUE AGAIN?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>-It is possible to get dengue more than once.<\/p>\n<p>-There are 4 different but related strains of dengue virus.<\/p>\n<p>-Being affected by one strain offers no protection against the others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6 . IS A DENGUE PATIENT INFECTIOUS?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>-Dengue will not spread by touch, cough or secretions. But the spread of dengue from a patient to others is possible through mosquito bite.<\/p>\n<p>-The patient should be protected from contact with the mosquito by ensuring he sleeps under a bed-net.<\/p>\n<p>So, this monsoon season, take precautions to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in and around your homes. If anyone in your family develops sudden, high grade fever with body aches and joint pains, please consult\u00a0a doctor for early detection and proper management of dengue. 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