Understanding Dengue: Symptoms and Prevention
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ScribdTranslationsDENGUE
It is an infectious disease that primarily develops in hot and tropical areas,
like those in the north of Peru. It occurs after the mosquito bites an infected person and
then infects a healthy one.
It can be fatal if immediate attention is not received. It is essential not to self-medicate if
the symptoms are present. It is transmitted by the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which
develops in stagnant water and at high temperatures.
THE CLASSES OF DENGUE
There are four classes of dengue:
The asymptomatic (affects a person but does not show symptoms)
The febrile (produces common fever that lasts a short time)
The classic (with mild symptoms in the patient that may even go unnoticed)
The hemorrhagic (which is potentially fatal).
THE SYMPTOMS.
In some cases they are imperceptible, but in others it presents itself as a common cold and yes
they trigger discomforts that must be addressed quickly. Among these we have:
High fever, headache, joint and muscle pain, behind the eyes, nausea, vomiting,
skin rashes. In their more developed and severe versions, starting from the fifth day of
symptoms, the patient presents severe abdominal pain and requires medical attention
urgent.
A skin rash may appear 3 to 4 days after the fever of dengue begins and
It can spread through the torso to the arms, legs, and face. These are symptoms of dengue.
usually last no more than 7 days. On rare occasions, dengue can appear as a
severe and potentially deadly disease called dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) or
dengue hemorrhagic (DH).
THE MOSQUITO
Dengue is transmitted only by a few species of Aedes mosquitoes. The mosquito
The main carrier of the dengue virus is the Aedes aegypti, a species that lives nearby.
association with humans in most tropical urban areas.
The mosquito that transmits dengue bites more in the morning for several hours after that.
It dawns, and in the afternoon for several hours before it gets dark. However, sometimes this is
feed during the day in indoor areas or in areas close to protected from direct sunlight.
On some occasions, Aedes aegypti feeds indoors at night if there are lights.
lit. This mosquito that transmits dengue develops in homemade containers that can
retain water, such as cans, barrels, buckets, drones or 55-gallon tanks (approx. 208 liters),
discarded tires, vases, and cisterns, all of which are frequently found in environments
domestic urbanites.
Dengue is caused by four related viruses: DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3, and DEN-4. Therefore,
A person can have up to four dengue illnesses during their lifetime.
Since 1980, the number of new dengue cases has dramatically increased in countries
tropical around the world. The viruses that cause this disease are constantly
presents and many of these countries have had multiple epidemics.
TREATMENT AND PREVENTION.
For this type of disease, there is no specific type of treatment; however, it
they can control the symptoms by maintaining good hydration with serum and under supervision
Doctors may need acetaminophen to control fever and pain.
Severe cases of dengue require prompt treatment with intravenous fluids.
For prevention, it is essential to wash the containers where water is stored and use lids.
hermetic or plastic bags. This way, it prevents mosquitoes from laying their eggs.
Rainwater can pool in tires, cans, and bottles, and they should also be removed.
THE VACCINE
The vaccine that can be administered to prevent the transmission of this disease is called
Dengvaxia. According to Dr. Ciro Maguiña, it has been tested in laboratories for 20 years.
what should be considered by the Peruvian State in its fight against dengue.
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