BLOOD.PK Make life saving a habit

Adapt following precautionary measures to avoid the danger

• Regularly check for stagnant water in pot plants, wheel bar rows, roof guttering, ponds, pools etc.
• Spray under beds & behind curtains with residual surface spray.
• Use good mosquito repellent
• Wear light colored clothing
• Repair damaged screens on windows and rainwater tanks.

Symptoms of dengue fever

• Fatigue
• Headache
• Nausea
• Rash occurring three to four days after onset of the fever
• Severe joint and bone pain
• Sudden high fever (higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit, up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit)
• Vomiting

Serious symptoms that indicating life-threatening condition

Symptoms of dengue hemorrhagic fever include:

• Bleeding gums
• Bleeding under the skin and purple bruises
• Nosebleeds

• Change in level of consciousness or alertness, such as passing out or unresponsiveness
• Hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Shock
• Uncontrolled bleeding and hemorrhage

Treatment

• There is no specific treatment for dengue
• Persons with dengue fever should rest and drink plenty of fluids.
• Avoid using Disprin, asprin or any other similar medicine
• People should be kept away from mosquitoes for the protection of others.
• Dengue hemorrhagic fever is treated by replacing lost fluids.
• Patients in severe condition may need transfusions to control bleeding.