2024-01-08 21:17:12
He dengue It is a viral disease transmitted by the bite of a mosquito Temples of the Egyptians infected. In some cases, the disease It can evolve into a more serious form, known as “hemorrhagic fever” or “dengue hemorrhagic fever.”
Most people who contract dengue have no symptoms, reports the World Health Organization (WHO), but if there are, they are usually high fever, headache and pain in other parts of the body, nausea and skin rashes.
The mosquito Temples of the Egyptians, transmitter of the disease.
Although in most cases people are cured within one or two weeks, sometimes the disease worsens and requires hospitalization. The symptoms of severe dengue, details the WHO, They usually occur when the fever disappears and can be the following:
severe abdominal pain persistent vomiting rapid breathing bleeding in the gums or nose tiredness agitation vomiting or bloody stools intense thirst pale, cold skin general weakness
They warn about the need to redouble care to avoid dengue infections
Dengue hemorrhagic fever, according to information from Manual MSDmay be a consequence of a second infection with the virus, which increases the risk of developing it.
What happens is that the immune system of the affected person “reacts aggressively” against the second infection: This damages blood vessels, which filter fluid and/or blood. Sometimes blood vessels leak fluid into the lungs, causing difficulty breathing.
“Bleeding can occur from the nose, mouth and digestive tract, as well as puncture wounds. Affected people may vomit blood or pass bloody stools. Bleeding can occur subcutaneously as purple spots or plaques,” details the specialized site.
When proper treatment is carried out, dengue hemorrhagic fever It is fatal in less than 1% of cases But without medical supervision this percentage can increase to 30%, since without treatment, the condition can worsen quickly.
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Recommendations from the Ministry of Health for prevention
The National Ministry of Health warns that if you experience any of the aforementioned symptoms, you should go to the health center “immediately” to receive appropriate treatment.
In that sense, it clarifies that if at the time the fever subsides or in the following days “some of the symptoms worsen, reappear or new symptoms are detected” It is necessary to go to the health center as soon as possible.
Furthermore, it is important once you receive the diagnosis not to stop going to daily check-ups until you completely recover and if you have symptoms of dengue, avoid self-medication: “Do not take aspirin, ibuprofen, or injectable medications. The most convenient thing is that you make a medical consultation so that they can indicate the appropriate treatment.” recommends Salud.
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The best form of prevention is to avoid mosquito bites by applying repellents – on the skin or in the environment – and wearing clothing that covers arms and legs, especially when outdoors.
On the other hand, it is of utmost importance to eliminate all mosquito breeding sites, that is, all containers that contain stagnant water both inside the houses and in their surroundings.
Water in animal drinkers and containers should be changed frequently and the inside of the objects cleaned to remove any mosquito eggs that may have stuck.
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