Know frequently asked questions about dengue.
Question 1: What is dengue?
Answer : Dengue is a disease spread by a virus.
Question 2: What is Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF)?
Answer : Dengue hemorrhagic fever is a severe form of dengue fever. Usually a patient suffering from dengue fever starts bleeding. A patient with hemorrhagic dengue may have dengue hemorrhagic fever. Bleeding in the body parts is seen in the nose, gums and skin Sometimes the patient has coffee-colored vomit or black stools. This suggests that the bleeding has spread to the body's digestive organs. And this being a serious condition, if not diagnosed on time and proper treatment is not given, the patient may die.
Question 3: How is dengue and dengue hemorrhagic fever spread?
Answer : The virus that causes dengue is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infectious mosquito. The Aedes aegypti mosquito has conspicuous white spots on its body and legs. By which it can be identified more easily. When a mosquito bites a person with dengue or dengue hemorrhagic fever, the mosquito becomes infected with the dengue virus. After a week, this infectious mosquito can bite a healthy person and introduce the virus into his body.
Question 4: How many days does dengue develop?
Answer : Symptoms of dengue appear in humans within five to six days after being bitten by a dengue-infectious mosquito. After the virus enters the human body, it grows in the lymph glands. Symptoms of the disease appear after the virus has grown sufficiently.
Question 5: Is dengue spread through human-to-human contact?
Answer : No, dengue is not spread by human-to-human contact.
Question 6: What are the symptoms of dengue?
Answer : - High fever
- Pain in front of head and pain in back.
- Pain behind the eye which is aggravated by movement of the eye.
- Muscle and joint pain.
- Measles-like rash on chest and arms.
- Nausea-vomiting.
- Loss of appetite and two-taste constipation.
Question 7: What are the symptoms of dengue hemorrhagic fever?
Answer: - Symptoms of dengue hemorrhagic fever are as follows.
- Severe and persistent abdominal pain.
- Bleeding continuously from sores on the nose, mouth and skin.
- Frequent vomiting with or without blood.
- Excessive restlessness and sleepiness.
Question 8: When can you suspect dengue?
Answer : Dengue can be suspected when a person is suddenly diagnosed with high fever. A fever is about 103 to 105 degrees F (39 to 40 degrees C). Symptoms that distinguish dengue fever from other fevers include pain behind the eyeballs, severe muscle pain, severe joint pain, and skin rash. Dengue fever is also called bone-breaking fever due to severe joint pain. Apart from this, nausea and vomiting are also observed. Fever lasts five to seven days. In some patients, the fever subsides in three to four days. Again it reappears.
Question 9: Is it possible to get infected again after you have been infected with dengue?
Answer : Dengue is likely to occur more than once. Because dengue infection is caused by four different types of dengue virus. Even if a person is infected with one type of dengue virus, there is a possibility of re-infection with another type of virus. Therefore, infection with one type of virus does not protect against another type of virus. A person is likely to be infected with dengue more than once during his lifetime.
Question 10: Can a person suffer from dengue but not be sick?
Answer : Yes, many people are infected with dengue virus, but they do not show signs and symptoms of dengue.
Question 11: Is definite diagnosis of dengue possible?
Answer : At present direct and indirect evidence of dengue fever is provided by laboratory. By which accurate diagnosis is possible. Apart from this, there are several tests that help in knowing the type of dengue infection. Relying on dengue testing done in a credible laboratory. Note the Marg Darshika issued by the Government of India in this regard)
Question 12: What is the treatment for dengue?
Answer : There is no drug or vaccine available to treat dengue/(DHF) A person suffering from dengue should take pain relievers containing paracetamol but should avoid taking aspirin containing medicine. Patients should rest, drink plenty of fluids and seek immediate treatment as advised by a doctor.
Question 13: Can dengue be treated at home?
Answer : Most dengue patients can be treated at home after consulting a doctor. Dadi should rest, drink plenty of fluids (water, soup, milk, juice etc.) and take normal food if possible. Adequate fluid intake is very important, as dehydration and blood loss are common if dengue fever develops into DHF or DSS. Stay alert for these serious symptoms and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of these symptoms or more than one.
Question 14: Can dengue fever be dangerous?
Answer : Dengue infection can be dangerous. Because it damages the blood vessels. Damage to the blood vessels softens the walls of the blood vessels, making it easier for other substances to move in and out. So the liquid plasma of the blood enters the other organs of the body. In addition, completely ruptured blood vessels cause bleeding. Symptoms and signs of DHF and DSS damage the blood vessels and disrupt the clotting process by damaging the components used in the blood clotting process.
Question 15: Can a person die from dengue fever?
Answer : A patient suffering from dengue has a low risk of death. But some of the patients suffering from dengue develop DHF or DSS. As it is likely to occur, the possibility of death increases due to it. If given proper treatment, D.H.F. or DSS Patients can also recover completely. Timely treatment can save as many lives as possible.
Question 16: When should a dengue patient be admitted to a hospital and consult a doctor?
Answer : Dengue fever usually resolves with DHF within 3 to 5 days. or converted to DSS. During this time the fever often decreases. Due to which people are led to believe that the patient is cured. In fact, this is the most dangerous time. And the person looking after the patient should be most careful. The signs and symptoms of the disease especially to watch out for are severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, bleeding anywhere, etc. Red or purple spots on the skin, bleeding from the nose, bleeding from the gums and black coal-like diarrhea etc. indicate the severity of the disease. If the first two symptoms such as severe abdominal pain and persistent vomiting appear, immediately admitting the patient to the hospital often waits for bleeding to occur too late and leads to awkward results.
The most dangerous dengue is DSS. is Its symptoms include extreme thirst, dry and cold skin (due to very low blood pressure), extreme restlessness and feeling weak.
Question 17: Is there a vaccine to prevent dengue fever?
Answer : A vaccine has been developed to prevent dengue fever. But it is still on experimental basis. And currently not available in the market. In the coming years, the prevention of dengue disease will be possible due to the scientific progress in vaccination methods.
Question 18: Are there any serious long-term effects of dengue fever?
Answer : Most people recover from dengue fever within one to two weeks. And no long term effect is seen. Some people feel restless for several weeks. However, even after this time, if symptoms of the disease are observed, consult a doctor.
Question 19: What are the transmission cycles of dengue disease?
Answer : Man. ->. mosquito. ->. Person
Question 20: What does an Aedes aegypti mosquito look like?
Answer : It is small. Black color with white dots and 5 mm. is of size. It takes seven to eight days for the virus to develop after being introduced. It is then able to spread the disease.
Aedes aegypti mosquito.
● A black and beautiful mosquito with white spots on its body
● Pure water is produced in containers.
● Bites during the day.
● Bites are more painful.
● Addis eggs stick to the walls of the container. Which looks like dirt.
● Aedes eggs can survive on the wall of a container for up to 8 months without water.
● Eggs of infected female Aedes are also infected.
● Addis is more sensitive in whole water. It immediately spirals down at the slightest movement of water or torches in the water.
● Spreads diseases caused by viruses. (Dengue and Chikungunya Yellow Fever)
Question 21: Where and when does Aedes aegypti mosquito bite?
Answer: Aedes aegypti mosquito bites that day, bites frequently. And bites in houses and indoors and outdoors.
Question 22: Where does the Aedes aegypti mosquito originate?
Answer : The Aedes aegypti mosquito breeds in all types of man-made water storage facilities that can hold even a small amount of water. Places of origin include coolers, casks, jars, troughs, vases, saucers, pots, small puddles, broken bottles, tires, roof drains, freezer trays, cement pots, urns, cremation house huts, coconut husks, tree hollows and other places that Where rain water is collected or collected.
Tire plastic glass/bowl.
Raw coconut
Pottery
Watercooler
Roof top tanks
The Aedes aegypti mosquito rests indoors. Prefers confined and dark places. Rest outside in a cool and shaded place. Female mosquitoes lay their eggs in water tanks and other places where they live in the house. These eggs hatch into larvae and then mature mosquitoes within 10 days.
Question-23: Does the Aedes aegypti mosquito breed in sewage, garbage dumps and drains?
Answer : No, the Aedes aegypti mosquito that carries dengue does not breed in sewage, garbage dumps and drains. These mosquitoes breed in clean water found in any man-made equipment or water storage containers in the vicinity.
Question 24: Is dengue an environmental issue/problem?
Answer : Yes dengue is an environmental problem. Increase in population, especially in urban areas due to inadequate facilities for maintaining water supply and sanitation, increases mosquito breeding sites. And because of that the spread of the disease is also actively increased.
Question 25: What is the life cycle of Aedes aegypti mosquito?
Answer : Egg – Pora-coceto-adult mosquito (takes 7 to 10 days)
Life cycle of the Aedes aegypti mosquito
Question 26: How to avoid dengue?
Answer : The best way to prevent dengue is to eliminate places where the Aedes aegypti mosquito lays its eggs.
Question 27: What are the different measures for prevention of dengue disease?
Answer : Disease prevention measures are mainly of three types.
(1) Exterminator
Any water containers used for storing water or collecting rain water should be covered with airtight lids.
Water coolers, vases, birdhouses, cattle sheds, etc. should be emptied once a week, dried and cleaned, and then refilled with water.
(2) Anti-adult mosquito measures.
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fogging
As mosquito nets can be used by small children during the day, dengue patients also need to sleep in mosquito nets.
(3) Self-care/personal protection measures.
Use of mosquito repellent creams, incense sticks etc. and dress in full body clothing that covers the entire body.
Question 28: What are the important messages for dengue prevention?
Answer : Aedes aegypti mosquitoes breed in clean water stored in homes. Take small steps to prevent mosquito breeding and protect yourself from mosquito bites.
● Air-tight cover water tanks and containers in the home.
● Empty the water cooler once a week, dry it and fill it with water.
● Destroy waste containers, luggage, tyres, coconut shells etc.
● Wear clothes that cover all body parts. Use Mosquito Nets Use insecticide treated mosquito nets and mosquito repellent creams if possible.
Question 29: Do you know How many people are at risk of dengue in India?
Answer : 18 states of the country (Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Panducherry, Dadra and Nagar Haveli) have high prevalence of dengue. is Approximately 450 lakh people of the country live under the risk of dengue.
Question: 30. How can school children help?
Answer : The mosquito that carries dengue, Aedes aegypti, breeds in small containers available around the house and around the house. Therefore, the contribution of school children and their families is very important, to find mosquito breeding places around the house and implement appropriate measures to prevent breeding. Inform your friends, relatives and neighbors about the following measures for dengue control and prevention.
◆Cover water tanks and containers airtight
◆ Empty and dry the aquar water cooler weekly and then refill.
◆ Proper disposal/destruction of all unusable containers, tires, coconut shells, and other unusable items.
Wear full body clothing that covers all parts of the body, use mosquito nets if possible, use insecticide treated mosquito nets and mosquito repellent cream.
◆ Wear full body clothing that covers all parts of the body, use mosquito nets if possible, use insecticide treated mosquito nets and mosquito repellent cream.
◆ Consult a doctor immediately if you experience high fever, joint/muscle pain, skin rash, fatigue. Take paracetamol to reduce fever but not aspirin.
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