Dengue Fever
Dengue fever is spread by the dengue viruses and transmitted
by infected mosquitoes called Aedes aegypti.This species is mostly
found in the rainy season from May to September. The female mosquitoes,
only active during daytime breed in areas with water such as
jars, cans, bottles, flowerpots, used tyres etc.
Treatment Vaccines against dengue fever are under development but currently
there is no specific treatment.
• Bed rest is recommended.
• Take some pain/fever medication.
• Avoid Aspirin and lbuprofen since they may cause
bleeding.
• Wipe the body with a wet towel to reduce fever.
• Drink fruit juices and rehydration fluids
preferable plain water.
Symptoms: 80 – 90 % of the infected patients
do not show any symptoms. The other 10 – 20 % have symptoms
as follows: Fever • Sudden onset of high fever (>38.5 C 2
– 7 days)
• Redness of face and neck
• Body / muscle and neck pain
• Nausea / vomiting
• Stomachache
• Loss of appetite
• Rash
Severe symptoms : An immediate transfer
to a doctor is needed when
• Worse condition after the fever decreased.
• Irregular hemorrhage.
• Severe vomiting / stomachache
• Constant thirsts.
• Drowsiness, Dehydration.
• Shock (cold hands / feet, agitation)
• Sweating,
Rash, reduced urination.
Shock In serious cases patients experience a shock syndrome while the
fever dramatically decreases. The symptoms are
• Cold hands and feet
• Agitation
• Low blood pressure
• Less urination
• Severe stomachache
• Bloody vomiting / black stool
To avoid fatal danger patients should see a doctor within 24
hours.
Recovery After receiving treatment patients will have anappetite;
some patients may have a red rash with small white circles.
Early Detection : BPH provides PCR test for Dengue viral infection
the result within 24 hours.
Prevention • Controlling the mosquito breeding areas
• empty and clean every water container at least
once a week
• To kill mosquito lavae put 1 gm. of Temephos sand
( Abate ) per 10litres of water in every container
• Remove, empty or cover used tyres or jars that
collect water
• Put sand in Flowerpot saucers to absorb the water
• Use mosquito repellant on exposed skin and dress
protectively especially during the daytime.
• Use bed-nets and keep unscreened windows and door
closed.
• Avoid dark, stuffy, dingy rooms
Pediatric Clinic - Bangkok Pattaya Hospital
Pediatricians on duty: 8.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.
Emergency 24 hour :Tel. (66) 38 427777 Ext: 2161,2162,2150,2151
(66) 38 259933
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