Dengue is a mosquito-borne illness that is common in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world, with the common dengue causing fever and flu-like symptoms. However, a more severe form of dengue can result in hemorrhage, internal bleeding, and possible fatality. All across the globe, there are millions of cases of dengue each year, with tropical regions of the Indian sub-continent, South East Asia, Africa, and parts of Latin America showing the highest incidence of the disease. WHO statistics indicate that the incidence of Dengue has gone up 10 times in the last 20 years, from less than half a million cases reported worldwide to over 5 million cases in 2019. And the same WHO report indicates that close to 3.9 billion people today remain in the risk of developing dengue – which is almost half the population of the world. Thus, it is imperative to understand the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment modalities for dengue – which can help each one of us be better prepared to prevent the disease, or in the unfortunate event of acquiring the disease, be better equipped to treat it at an early stage. Don’t Delay, if symptoms are severe. Meet doctor IMMEDIATELY for right treatment Visit - https://continentalhospitals.com/specialities/internal-medicine/ Call - 040 67000 040

1. Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Dengue Fever

2. Dengue is a mosquito-borne illness that is common in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the
world, with the common dengue causing fever and flu-like symptoms. However, a more severe form of
dengue can result in hemorrhage, internal bleeding, and possible fatality.
All across the globe, there are millions of cases of dengue each year, with tropical regions of the Indian
sub-continent, Southeast Asia, Africa, and parts of Latin America showing the highest incidence of the
disease. WHO statistics indicate that the incidence of Dengue has gone up 10 times in the last 20 years,
from less than half a million cases reported worldwide to over 5 million cases in 2019. And the same
WHO report indicates that close to 3.9 billion people today remain in the risk of developing dengue –
which is almost half the population of the world.
Thus, it is imperative to understand the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment modalities for
dengue – which can help each one of us be better prepared to prevent the disease, or in the
unfortunate event of acquiring the disease, be better equipped to treat it at an early stage.
Dengue has gone up 10
times in the last 20 years

3. Causes of Dengue Fever
Dengue fever is transmitted from one individual to another by mosquito bites of the infected female
mosquitoes. The primarily vector of transmission is the Aedes aegypti mosquito. And though the primary
mode of transmission is from mosquitoes to humans, maternal transmission from a pregnant mother to
the child is also a possibility. However, the possibility of this remains low and the dengue infection of the
mother ought to occur at a specific time during the course of the pregnancy.
Dengue infection during pregnancy for the mother, and the subsequent transmission to the baby can
result in pre-term births, low birth weight, fetal distress, amongst other complications.

4. Symptoms of Dengue Fever
• High Fever
• Severe Headache
• Muscle & Joint
Pains
• Nausea
• Rashes
• Eye Pain
• Excessive Thirst
People infected with mild dengue symptoms are likely to get better within 1-2 weeks of
infection with symptoms beginning to appear from 4-10 days of the infection.
• Acute Abdominal Pain
• Persistent Nausea
• Breathlessness
• Bleeding of the Gums & Nose
• Excessive Fatigue
• Blood in Vomit or Stools

5. Dengue Prevention
measures
The most effective and recommended form of prevention against dengue is to
avoid mosquito breeding in your vicinity and avoid mosquito bites.
This can be achieved by
• Maintaining public sanitation
• Preventing water stagnation
• Use of mosquito nets, amongst other measures.

6. Treatment options
For mild cases of dengue treatment can be at home while severe cases of the disease might
require hospitalization based on the severity of the symptoms. Should you be suffering from
dengue, it is advised to take adequate rest, drink sufficient fluids, avoid non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs, and take necessary medical advise for the treatment of the dengue
symptoms.
Don’t Delay, if symptoms are severe. Meet doctor IMMEDIATELY for right treatment
To Book an Appointment
Visit - www.continentalhospitals.com
Call - 040 67000 040