Dengue Fever

 Dengue Fever

                                  Dengue fever, often known as breakbone fever, is an infection spread by mosquitos that can cause severe flu-like disease and occurs in tropical and sub-tropical areas of the World.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 400 million people are infected each year by dengue fever. Dengue fever is uncommon in the United States, although around 100 cases are documented each year.

Causes

                Dengue Fever is caused by any of the four types of Dengue Virus (DENV). They are all spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito and, less frequently, the Aedes albopictus mosquito. The infected mosquito bites a person and the virus is transmitted from the infected mosquito to that person. 

Signs and Symptoms

                                            The severity of illness affects the symptoms. Symptoms usually appear four to seven days after the mosquito bite and last three to ten days.

Mild Dengue Fever

                               Symptoms might emerge up to 7 days after being bitten by the infected mosquito.

• Muscle and Joint Pain
• High Fever
• Headache
• Nausea and Vomiting

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever

                                                Symptoms of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever are mild at first, but they quickly increase within a few days.

• Bleeding from Mouth, Nose, and Gums
• Lymph and Blood Vessel's Damage
• Internal Bleeding
• A Decrease in Platelets Count in Blood
• Slow Pulse

Dengue Shock Syndrome

                                           It is a severe form of dengue and it can be fatal.

• Stomach Pain
• Sudden Hypotension
• Heavy Bleeding
• Vomiting
• Blood Vessels Leakage

Diagnosis

                     The diagnosis is typically difficult as its signs and symptoms are similar to other diseases such as malaria. Dengue Virus infection is diagnosed with a Blood Test to check for the virus and antibiotic to it.

Prevention

                 Dengue Fever can be prevented by focusing on vector control.

• Use Mosquito Nets, spray, and Repellant Oil
• Wear Full Clothes at Dawn and Dusk
• Fumigation
• Elimination of stagnant water 
• Limiting man-mosquito Contact
• Draining of Drinking Water Storage at 3-4 Days Interval
• Proper Cleaning of Overhead Tanks

Nutrition Therapy For Dengue Fever

                                                                The foods that should be used and that should be avoided are;

1- Best Food To Recover

• Papaya Leaf
• Pomegranates
• Coconut Water
• Turmeric
• Fenugreek
• Orange
• Broccoli
• Spinach
• Kiwi Fruits

2- Foods To Be Limited/ Avoided

• Oily and Fried Foods
• Spicy Foods
• Caffeinated Beverages
• Non-Vegetarian Foods

 Dengue Fever can be prevented by taking care of your diet and by limiting your interaction with infected virus mosquitoes.