Dengue Symptoms And Prevention
Basic Symptoms
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Dengue usually starts suddenly with a high fever, rash,
severe headache, pain behind the eyes, and muscle and joint pain.
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Nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite are common.
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A rash usually appears 3 to 4 days after the start of the
fever.
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The illness can last up to 10 days, but complete recovery can
take as long as a month.
How to
Prevent
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Avoid mosquito
bites (Particularly on day time)
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Use mosquito
nets at home
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Keep Clean the
mosquito breeding sites at home, workplaces and their vicinity (Flower pots,
Air coolers etc)
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Discarded container-like objects, like tyres, coconut shells,
bottles, etc. (should be disposed off or destroyed)
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Don’t store
water in open containers, Cover all
water containers with lids (Drink boiled water)
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Wear
protective cloth like long-sleeved shirts, long pants, socks and shoes when
outdoors.
With Best Regards
Dharmendra Tripathy
