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
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