Causes:
- Dengue fever is caused by the dengue virus, which is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus.
- The virus has four distinct serotypes (DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3, and DEN-4), and infection with one serotype does not provide immunity against the others. In fact, subsequent infections with different serotypes can increase the risk of severe dengue.
- Dengue fever outbreaks often occur in tropical and subtropical regions with high mosquito populations, especially during the rainy season when breeding sites are abundant.
Symptoms:
- Sudden Onset: Symptoms typically appear 4 to 10 days after the bite of an infected mosquito.
- High Fever: Abrupt onset of high fever, often reaching 104°F (40°C) or higher, lasting 2 to 7 days.
- Severe Headache: Intense headache, often behind the eyes, exacerbated by eye movements.
- Muscle and Joint Pain: Severe muscle and joint pain, often described as “breakbone fever” due to its intensity.
- Fatigue: Profound weakness, fatigue, and malaise, with a feeling of exhaustion.
- Skin Rash: Characteristic skin rash that may appear 2 to 5 days after the onset of fever, typically starting on the trunk and spreading to the limbs.
Treatment :
Pro 30 with NDM
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