Oddly enough children with Dengue fever often do not exhibit symptoms. Transferred by mosquitoes, a small percentage of people become infected with it and experience no symptoms. Unfortunately, most people do experience uncomfortable effects of this communicable disease.
The mosquito species which is the most common vector is Aedes aegypti. Dengue fever infects people in many parts of the world including South America, Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa and Indonesia. A Dengue outbreak will be broadcast on the news and articles appear in the local newspapers instructing you on how to reduce your risk. The best ways to reduce your risk is to empty any areas of still water on and around your property.
Symptoms resemble the common cold with the patient exhibiting a fever (up to one week), severe headaches and muscle and joint pain. Extreme fatigue and a rash on the extremities are also common symptoms of Dengue fever. If you think you have Dengue fever you should seek medical attention immediately.
Mosquitoes pass Dengue fever from one host to another via mosquito bites. In order to prevent further infections in your family and in your neighborhood, you will need to wear mosquito repellent. Stay in bed to save your energy and drink plenty of fluids.
The medicinal protocol for Dengue fever is Paracetamol. Paracetamol does not cure the Dengue fever but helps the patient deal with the fever and pain that results from being infected with the virus. Doctors recommend that patient do not take aspirin or any medication that results in thinning of the blood. This will inhibit clotting factors.
There is an upside to Dengue fever. This is immunity. There are 4 types of Dengue fever and once you contracted and conquered one type you are immune to it in the future.