He disclosed that all
dengue fever patients registered in the hospitals of Abbottabad were sent home after successful treatment and the situation was under complete control.
Many people, especially children and teens, may experience no signs or symptoms during a mild case of
dengue fever. When symptoms do occur, they usually begin four to seven days after you are bitten by an infected mosquito.
Do you know that
dengue fever is caused by a virus transmitted by the above-mentioned kinds of mosquitoes;
'The outbreak of
dengue fever has caused great concerns.
Chen said it was extremely important that households keep their nearby environment clean to fend off the breeding of mosquitoes, especially after thundershowers, at the start of summer ahead of the peak season of
dengue fever that usually runs from August to November.
Conclusion:
Dengue fever can result in a range of ocular complications so ophthalmic examination should be performed in patients presenting with all forms of the disease.
'There is no specific treatment for
dengue fever.For severe dengue, medical care by physicians and nurses experienced with the effects and progression of the disease can save lives,' WHO advised on its website.
The perceived severity is concerned with how people look and understand the health consequences and outcomes of
dengue fever. The perceived susceptibility is also known perceived vulnerability which is associated with risk and enhances the chances of diseases.
These details will be then be sent out to every government hospital so complete data of people suffering from
dengue fever can be gathered.
Conclusion: The highest incidence of
dengue fever was observed in young people.
All health practitioners in Dubai have been asked to watch out for possible
dengue fever cases that could be imported into the UAE through visitors and travel by residents to endemic areas.
Dengue fever is one of the major infectious diseases and a serious public sector health concern 5.