{"id":7638,"date":"2018-11-08T10:00:11","date_gmt":"2018-11-08T04:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/?p=7638"},"modified":"2021-01-14T13:51:35","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T08:21:35","slug":"control-prevent-dengue-fever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-a2z\/control-prevent-dengue-fever\/","title":{"rendered":"How You Can Control and Prevent Dengue Fever?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Did you know that an estimated 390 million <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-news\/india-is-in-an-advanced-stage-of-developing-a-vaccine-for-dengue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dengue<\/a> infections occur worldwide each year, with about 96 million resulting in illness? Most cases occur in tropical areas of the world, with the greatest risk occurring in India and need to control and prevent dengue fever. <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diseases-prevention\/dengue-fever\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dengue fever<\/a> is an extremely chronic condition that can arouse the fatal health condition if not treated on time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(People Also Like To Read:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diseases-prevention\/sydenhams-chorea-everything-related-to-this-disease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Sydenham\u2019s Chorea: Everything Related to This Disease<\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In 2015, New Delhi, India reported an outbreak of dengue fever, with 1,872 testing positive for the illness in the month of September. The most important question is how we can control and prevent dengue fever. It is believed that along with the weather change the risks of the dengue are rapidly alleviated due to an increase in the humidity and ultimately favorable <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-news\/environment-day-india-welcomes-539-new-species\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">environment<\/a> for the mosquitoes to born. Let&#8217;s learn thoroughly about how we can control and prevent dengue fever.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong>What is Dengue Fever?<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dengue (pronounced as Dengee) is a mosquito-borne disease which majorly occurs in the tropical as well as the sub-tropical region of the world. This disease was earlier termed as break-borne fever due to its tendency of causing severe pain and discomfort in the <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-care\/how-to-make-your-bones-strong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bones<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diseases-prevention\/tenosynovial-giant-cell-tumor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">joints<\/a> of the body.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This mosquito-borne disease has been shaping into a serious<a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/women-child-care\/health-issues-that-women-face-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> health issue<\/a> from past many years. Unfortunately, even after the dramatic shift of this diseases, scientists lack to represent thorough pieces of evidence to depict the occurrence of this infection. The prime symptoms of this condition involve:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-news\/monsoon-increased-cases-of-viral-fever\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">High fever<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diseases-prevention\/tenosynovial-giant-cell-tumor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Severe joint and muscle pain<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fatigue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nausea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Skin rash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/women-child-care\/menorrhagia-heavy-menstrual-bleeding-symptoms-causes-treatments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mild bleeding<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Vomiting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diseases-prevention\/are-you-suffering-from-progressive-headaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Severe headaches<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-care\/computer-eye-strain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pain behind the eyes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is believed people who persist weak <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-care\/foods-for-a-healthy-immune-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">immune system<\/a> and lacks nutrition in the body remain at the stake of the risk of this condition. The virus is contracted from the bite of a striped Aedes aegypti mosquito that has previously bitten an infected person. The mosquito flourishes during rainy seasons but can breed in water-filled flower pots, plastic bags, and cans year-round. One mosquito bite can cause the disease.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(You Might Also Like To Read:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diseases-prevention\/zika-virus-its-symptoms-risk-and-prevention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Zika Virus: Its Symptoms, Risk, and Prevention<\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Top 5 Dengue Prevention Tips:<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is extremely necessary to follow some essential <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-news\/national-girl-child-day-health-tips-for-daughter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">health tips<\/a> to prevent dengue fever. Majorly, if you reside near a tropical region or planning to travel near a tropical region so follow the underlying tips for staying safe and secure of the dengue fever risk.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">1. Wear protective clothes while visiting outdoors, especially while commuting near a mosquito-infested area. It is recommended to wear socks, gloves, full sleeve shirts and shoes while going outdoors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">2. Stay alert during the dawn and dusk time of the day as during this period of the day, the mosquitoes are more active to bite their prey. However, mosquitoes are also active during the night so it is better to stay in a well-screened place and in an air-conditioned place.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">3. Use mosquito repellent like permethrin, which can be applied to your clothing, shoes, camping gear and bed netting. You can also buy clothing made with permethrin already in it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">4. Reduce the habitats of the mosquitoes by eliminating the possibilities of the standing water and uncleanliness around the place where you live.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">5. Never ignore the symptoms of sudden fever, joint pain and cough as it could be the potential symptom of dengue fever. Immediately seek doctor&#8217;s help.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Major Facts of the Dengue Fever:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">1. Dengue fever is common in at least 100 countries in Asia, the Pacific, the Americas, Africa, and the Caribbean.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">2. Dengue fever is a disease caused by a family of viruses transmitted by mosquitoes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">3. Papaya leaf extract can be used to treat dengue fever.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">4. A <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-news\/launch-dengue-vaccine-in-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vaccine<\/a> for dengue fever was approved in April 2016 for use in dengue-endemic areas.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">5. An estimated 390 million dengue infections occur worldwide each year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">6. Dengue fever is transmitted by the bite of an Aedes mosquito infected with a dengue virus.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dengue Fever is an extremely chronic condition which spreads rapidly when left untreated. It is better to stay alert and perform all the prevention measures against the <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diseases-prevention\/dengue-fever\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mosquitoes<\/a> to avoid the hassle of this fever.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(People Also Like To Read:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diseases-prevention\/relation-between-neural-tube-defects-and-pregnancy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Do You Know Relation Between Neural Tube Defects and Pregnancy<\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that an estimated 390 million dengue infections occur worldwide each year, with about 96 million resulting in illness? Most cases occur in tropical areas of the world, with the greatest risk occurring in India and need to control and prevent dengue fever. 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