Precautionary Steps To Avoid Dengue Fever And Other Mosquito Borne Diseases
Diseases, such as Zika, chikungunya, yellow fever, and dengue, can easily be transmitted by mosquitoes. Dengue has the highest risk of mortality among these diseases. It is the quickest to spread across the world. During the monsoon season, the risk of getting dengue significantly increases because this is the time wherein the breeding of mosquitoes, that transmit the diseases, is promoted. Luckily, some steps can be taken to prevent dengue fever.
Yearly, an average of 390 million dengue infections is noted. Majority of the patients are from tropical and sub-tropical countries. Mosquitoes have been mistakenly known by people as the pathogen behind dengue. The truth is that; mosquitoes just carry the virus that causes the disease. Flu-Like symptoms after four to seven days can be experienced by a person who was bitten by a carrier.
Dengue symptoms include:
- High-grade fever with chills
- Weakness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Intense headaches
- Joint and muscle pain
- Skin rashes
- Internal or external bleeding
Precautionary steps to avoid dengue is necessary since there are a limited number of treatments available for this disease. Here are some of the tips you can follow to prevent this diseases:
Clearing Out Mosquito Breeding Grounds
Wearing Protective Clothes
Reducing Alcohol Intake
Applying Mosquito Repellents
Using Protective Equipment In The House
You can effectively reduce your risk not just for dengue but for other mosquito-borne diseases if you follow these preventive steps.
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