November 2016

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20th November 2016 | Vol. 7 (I) Issue 11 |

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Dengue – the ‘New Plague’ Dengue deaths in Bandra & the city are rising at an alarming rate enough to term it as the ‘new plague’. Most hospitals we visited were full of dengue patients – many with dangerously low platelet & white blood cell count, along with high fever & other symptoms. Those with a weak immune system, easily fall prey to dengue, chikungunya, malaria or something similar leading to fatal endings, if not treated correctly. It all starts with an infected mosquito bite. Which virus causes dengue? Dengue fever is caused by any one of four dengue viruses, spread by mosquitoes that thrive in and near human lodgings. When a mosquito bites a person infected with a dengue virus, the virus enters the mos-

quito. When the infected mosquito then bites another person, the virus enters that person's bloodstream. How long does it take to show symptoms of dengue fever? Many people, especially children & teens, may experience no signs or symptoms during a mild case of dengue fever. When symptoms do occur, they usually begin 410 days after you are bitten by an infected mosquito.

severe form of the illness, can cause organ damage, severe bleeding & even death.

Can you die of dengue fever? Countless patients are hospitalized each year, but most people recover after 2-7 days. Some develop dengue hemorrhagic fever, after the initial fever declines. A more

What are the symptoms of dengue fever in India? Symptoms of dengue fever are: • Sudden onset of fever. • Severe headache, pain behind the eyes.

• Muscle and joint pain, popularly called as breakbone fever. • A bright red rash usually appears 3-4 days after the onset of fever. • Nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. • Gastritis and some abdominal pain. Contd. on Page 8 >>


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