Dengue fever is very confusing to diagnose because its symptoms are very similar to other diseases like malaria, typhoid. Here are the lists of symptoms as per the severity of the disease:

Sometimes diagnosis of dengue gets delayed due to its symptoms are similar with other diseases like malaria, typhoid fever.

To confirm the diagnosis, Doctors give some tests to do like Dengue IgG & IgM, Dengue NS1, Complete Blood Count (CBC) test, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test.

Dengue IgG & IgM tests are primarily used to help diagnose a current or recent dengue infection. They detect two different classes of antibodies produced by the body in response to a dengue fever infection, IgG and IgM. Diagnosis may require a combination of these tests because the body’s immune system produces varying levels of antibodies over the course of the illness.

IgM antibodies are produced first and tests for these are most effective when performed at least 7-10 days after exposure. Levels in the blood rise for a few weeks, then gradually decrease. After a few months, IgM antibodies fall below detectable levels.

IgG antibodies are produced more slowly in response to an infection. Typically, the level rises with an acute infection, stabilizes, and then persists long-term. Individuals who have been exposed to the virus prior to the current infection maintain a level of IgG antibodies in the blood that can affect the interpretation of diagnostic results.

There is no specific treatment and any vaccine for dengue. Individuals need to get aware of this epidemic disease. Individuals who already get affected by dengue should go for doctor’s check up, take rest and drink lots of water. During dengue infection, patients should take paracetamol to reduce fever and body pain and avoid aspirin or ibuprofen as they can enhance the possibility of bleeding. If the case gets more severe, the patient should visit hospital and needs get proper monitor. In case of severity if patients cannot drink, so they need drip at that time and sometimes they require blood transfusion as per doctor’s direction.

To prevent this epidemic disease dengue, all individuals need to unite to control the spreading of mosquitoes.

• Check and remove any form of stagnant water where mosquitoes can lay eggs. Some common places are:
  • Water tank, buckets in bathroom, bottles
  • Plant pots, flower vases
  • Containers collecting rainwater
  • Construction sites
  • Dispose unused tyres
  • Check drainage system from blocking

 

• Wear full covered clothes like full pants and full sleeves shirts with socks and hats.
• Use mosquito repellents and mosquito nets. Use insecticides to kill mosquitoes and other insects.
• Keep your surroundings clean and hygienic.
• Do not wait if the any symptoms arise cause delay can put you in more trouble.
• Stay healthy, stay happy.