Dengue fever is a viral illness. It’s transmitted by mosquitoes and usually lasts for 4 to 7 days. The symptoms include fever, headache and joint pain, muscle aches, nausea and vomiting, followed by rash that appears anywhere on the body. In mild cases, patients may feel tired and have low energy but they can take care of themselves. In more severe cases, they may need to be hospitalized as they may develop dehydration if not enough fluids are given to them.

1. How is Dengue Fever Treated ?
Dengue fever is a viral illness. It’s transmitted by
mosquitoes and usually lasts for 4 to 7 days. The
symptoms include fever, headache and joint pain,
muscle aches, nausea and vomiting, followed by
rash that appears anywhere on the body.
In mild cases, patients may feel tired and have low
energy but they can take care of themselves. In
more severe cases, they may need to be

2. hospitalized as they may develop dehydration if not
enough fluids are given to them.
No specific treatment is available for “dengue fever.
Mild cases ere Managed ‘with lots of fluids to
Prevent dehydration are getting Plenty of rest. To
treat severe cases of dengue fever at a hospital,
doctors will give intravenous (IV) fluids and
electrolytes (Salts) to replace these lost through
vomiting or diarrhea, when started early this is
usually enough to effectively

3. treat the disease.. in more advanced. Cases, doctors
may have to do a blood transfusion
To treat severe cases of dengue fever at home,
patients should drink plenty of liquids, including
fruits juices and carbonated drinks and eat light
foods such as salads and soups. Patients should
avoid alcohol and caffeine because they may
worsen symptoms. They should not smoke or use

4. recreational drugs, which can also worsen
symptoms.
The first line of treatment is prevention.
Prevention :
The most effective way to prevent dengue fever is
through mosquito control. This is the most
important step in preventing dengue fever, as well
as other mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria.
To prevent mosquitoes from biting you, wear long-
sleeved shirts and long pants when outdoors. Wear

5. loose-fitting skirts and trousers that cover your legs
when standing or sitting for long periods of time.
If you do get bitten by an infected mosquito, use
protection. A variety of insect repellents can be
used on skin and clothing to keep mosquitoes off
you, including DEET-containing products such as
Cutter or Off! Alternatively, use a permethrin-
containing product such as Sawyer or Repel
Picaridin to treat clothing before using it outdoors.
To repel mosquitoes indoors, hang screens at
entrances and windows that have mosquitee
breeding sites nearby.*

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