Dengue Virus Treatment: Dengue is a serious mosquito-borne virus that spreads through the bite of Aedes species of mosquitoes. According to the data of the year 2019, 5.02 million people were affected by dengue worldwide and as soon as the rainy season arrives, the cases of dengue start increasing rapidly.
To avoid this, one should prevent the spread of dirt, water or mosquitoes around. But do you know how to treat dengue if someone gets it? Let us tell you today how dengue is treated despite there being no solid medicine.
How is dengue treated
There is no vaccination or proper treatment for dengue virus, but the symptoms of dengue virus are reduced by using antibodies against the infection. There is no specific medicine to treat dengue virus, doctors usually use painkillers with acetaminophen. However, aspirin medicines should be avoided during dengue, as it can increase internal bleeding.
Symptoms of Dengue
Usually the symptoms of dengue are similar to those of a common virus, which start 4 to 6 days after mosquito bites. This includes sudden high fever, headache, eye pain, joint and muscle pain, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, red rashes on the body and bleeding from the nose or gums.
In such a situation, if you notice these symptoms, immediately contact a doctor and use mosquito repellent spray to prevent dengue, wear full-sleeved shirts or t-shirts while going out, close the doors and windows of the house in the evening or use a net. Do not allow garbage or water to accumulate around the house, because the dengue virus grows rapidly in it.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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