What is Dengue Fever and How is it Treated?

Dengue fever is a flu-like illness spread by the bitepressure of the patient is also necessary.
of an infected mosquito.Dengue hemorrhagicThe only method of preventing dengue is
fever is a severe, often fatal, complication ofcontrolling the mosquito infestation.
dengue fever.The mosquito causing dengue primarily breeds in
Dengue has been called the most importantman-made containers like metal drums,
mosquito-transmitted viral disease in terms ofearthenware jars and other water storage jar.
morbidity and mortality. Dengue fever is a benignProper solid waste disposal and improved water
acute febrile syndrome occurring in tropicalstorage practices, including covering containers
regions. In a small proportion of cases, the virusshould be encouraged. Insecticides should used
causes increased vascular permeability that leadsperiodically. For travelers, going to affected areas,
to a bleeding diathesis or disseminateduse of mosquito repellents is advised.
intravascular coagulation (DIC) known as dengueMix 360 mg of Shunthi Churna with 125 mg of
hemorrhagic fever (DHF). Secondary infection byHinguleshwar and now take this mixture at least 4
a different dengue virus serotype has beentimes daily, you may take with tea or hot water.
confirmed as an important risk factor for theIf case the temperature of the patient rises
development of DHF.beyond 104°F (40°C), then you may apply
Dengue fever and dengue hemorrhagic fevercold pad, on the forehead till the temperature
(DHF) are acute febrile diseases, found in thesubsides.
tropics and Africa, and caused by four closelyPrepare a Neem tonic, using leaves; apply in the
related virus serotypes of the genus Flavivirus,body using warm damp cloth.
family Flaviviridae.Dry raw turmeric roots under the sun and ground
Dengue (DF) and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF)it into fine powder which can be an effective
are caused by one of four closely related, buthome remedy for German Measles. Mix ½
antigenically distinct, virus serotypes (DEN-1,teaspoon of turmeric powder, a few drops of
DEN-2, DEN-3, and DEN-4), of the genus Flavivirus.honey and bitter gourd leaf juice.
Infection with one of these serotypes providesTo get rid of mosquitoes: Drip 3 drops of
immunity to only that serotype for life, sogeranium oil into a burner.
persons living in a dengue-endemic area can haveAnother great Home remedy for German
more than one dengue infection during theirmeasles is Eggplant. Take ½-1 gm of egg plant
lifetime.seeds everyday for 3 days. Egg plant seeds are
Normal dengue fever is not that dangerous. Thestimulant and they are effective in preventing
symptom-based treatment should be resorted tomeasles contraction for 1 year.
i.e., wet pads could be used if the temperature isCool compresses on the forehead or even on the
high. Antidotes could be administered as per theentire body can also help bring down a
necessity. Pain-killers should not be given to thetemperature. Keeping cool is good but you till
patient of hemorrhagic dengue. Pain-killers tend tohave to sweat, sweating it out is best as lon as
increase hemorrhage. Maintaining the wateryour body remains ata relitivly safe
balance of the body and controlling the bloodtemperature.(103 F or 39.5 C is pretty high.