Here's how you can identify DENGUE IN DISGUISE!

#SymptomsCheckup

What is dengue

  • It's an acute viral infection
  • Caused by the bite of the female Aedes aegypti mosquito
  • Severe dengue can have fatal complications

Characteristics of dengue fever

  • Sudden high fever reaching up to 104°F (40°C)
  • It lasts between 2 to 7 days
  • Followed by headache, body aches and joint pain

Early symptoms

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Skin rash

Severe dengue complications

  • Bleeding
  • Low blood pressure
  • Organ damage

How to manage dengue?

  • Seek medical attention immediately
  • Stay hydrated and rest
  • Avoid aspirin or ibuprofen to avoid the risk of bleeding
  • Get a fever profile done