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Dengue fever, the dangers of Aedes aegypti Small villain
Dr. Chatthima Saowapak Pediatrics Allergy and Immunology Rama IX Hospital said dengue fever Caused by infection with dengue virus, there are 4 strains. Aedes mosquitoes are carriers of the disease. It is often found in tropical countries and is spread during the rainy season of every year.

Symptoms of Dengue
There are 3 phases of symptoms of dengue fever:

1. Fever stage, everyone will have a high fever. Most often above 38.5 degrees Celsius, anorexia, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, lack of mucus or cough, rashes, spots, and bleeding on the skin may be found.

2. The critical (shock) phase is the period where the water is leaking outside the blood vessel, which is in the 24-48 hour period where the fever rapidly decreases and about 1/3 of dengue patients will have severe symptoms. Have blood flow failure There is flooding, lungs, liver failure, changes in consciousness. And will die in 12-24 hours after starting shock But if the patient is treated and supervised closely It will be able to recover quickly.

And 3. recovery period In patients who are not shocked When the fever subsides, most symptoms begin to improve. Increased urine output Began to have an appetite Has an itchy red rash on the body, palms, soles

The recovery period takes 2-3 days. The entire duration of dengue fever Without complications for about 7-10 days

Risk of complications
And among patients at risk of dengue complications, including those with low immunity or pediatric patients. Because the immune system is not fully developed People who have been infected with dengue fever and become sick with the new dengue virus. Patients infected with dengue virus in certain strains may be more likely to develop complications than others. And pregnant women Which may be at risk of premature birth Newborns have a body weight below the norm. Or can miscarriage

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Treatment
There is currently no antiviral drug for dengue fever.
While there are currently no antiviral drugs for dengue fever, there are no antiviral drugs available. Therefore, symptomatic treatment is the most important thing. And should see a doctor if you have a high fever To receive a diagnosis Ready to help destroy the breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes Both in the home and in the community with the measure "3, collect 3 diseases, namely

1.Keep your house clean Not to have a dull corner, it is the island of mosquitoes Wash upside down the water container and change the water in the pot. Or flower vases every week

2. Collect trash and waste containers not to be a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

3. Keep water. Containers that hold water must be sealed to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs.

Which eliminates breeding mosquitoes Will be able to prevent 3 diseases: dengue fever Zika virus infection And fever, joint pain, mosquito as well

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