What do you know about dengue fever

[Maria Javed]

Dengue fever is an infectious disease transmitted by mosquito and caused by any of the four related dengue viruses. It is also called break bone fever, because it may cause several joint and muscle pain. Dengue is transmitted by female Aedes mosquito. Since no vaccine is available in all over the world just available in 11 countries so prevention is the remedy.
Dengue is one of the many viral disease transmitted by mosquito. The disease commonly breaks out in explosive epidemics that spread with amazing rapidity as seen in 2011 in lahore. The disease has affected all the warm parts of the world such as Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Central Africa, Central America and China. It is a disease of monkeys transmitted to them by forest dwelling mosquito.
Dengue was geographically restricted until the middle of 20th century. It was relatively a minor disease. During the second World War Aedes mosquito eggs were transported around with cargo and thought to have played a crucial role in the spread of virus. It was firstly properly documented in 1950,s during epidermics in the philliphines and Thailand. It is found in persistently in local populations in more than 100 countries in Asia, America and Africa. World health organization who has estimated that 50 to 100 millions infectious occurs every year.

 

[Jasz]

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne illness that affects as many as 100 million people each year. It is caused by one of four dengue viruses and is characterized by flu-like symptoms, such as high fever, joint pain, rashes, and nausea. Symptoms typically last for up to one week. Symptomatic treatment often includes rest and fluids.

Severe complications can arise from dengue fever. Dengue hemorrhagic fever causes bleeding and can be fatal if not treated immediately, while dengue shock syndrome can result in a drastic drop in blood pressure, causing organ failure.

There are no vaccines or specific treatments for dengue fever. Treatment options are generally limited to ensuring the patient gets enough fluids, rest, and access to medical care in case of severe complications. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that patients take acetaminophen to manage pain and temperature but avoid aspirin or ibuprofen, which could exacerbate bleeding issues.