Dengue fever is transmitted by the bite of an Aedes mosquito infected with a dengue virus. The mosquito becomes infected when it bites a person with dengue virus in their Blood. It can’t be spread directly from one person to another Person. The symptoms of Dengue Fever include: Fever, headache, nausea and vomiting There is no specific treatment for Dengue Fever but over-the-counter medication can help ease some of the symptoms such as muscle pain, vomiting and diarrhoea. If you are sicker than this then you may need to see your doctor for further advice on how to treat your illness. Ajay Prakaash is the best paediatrician and neonatologist in tirunelveli. Dr Ajay prakaash, offers complete pediatric care for every infant in all through online.

1. How is Dengue Fever Acquired?
Dengue fever is transmitted by the bite of an Aedes
mosquito infected with a dengue virus. The
mosquito becomes infected when it bites a person
with dengue virus in their Blood. It can’t be spread
directly from one person to another Person.
Dengue fever is not a fatal disease but can cause
serious illness, including:

2. Severe flu-like symptoms, such as headache and
muscle pain
Fever (101 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees
Celsius) for 3 to 5 days
Leg and back pain
Nausea and vomiting
Dizziness and lightheadedness
The symptoms of Dengue Fever include:

3. Fever, headache, nausea and vomiting
Rash on skin that might be red, pink or purple in
color (sometimes it is also dark red) or that has
broken blood vessels (petechiae)
Conjunctivitis (redness around your eyes), which
can last for days after illness has stopped
Lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes), which is
the most common symptom of dengue fever
Other symptoms may include muscle pain, joint
pain and abdominal pain.

4. There is no specific treatment for Dengue Fever but
over-the-counter medication can help ease some of
the symptoms such as muscle pain, vomiting and
diarrhoea. If you are sicker than this then you may
need to see your doctor for further advice on how
to treat your illness.

5. Dr. T.R. Ajay Prakaash
MD(peds)., Fellowship in Neonatology
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