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Dengue cases rise in Delhi: Confusing these early symptoms of dengue with regular flu can be extremely riskyDengue fever symptoms that may be similarhigh feversevere headachevomiting and nauseapain behind the eyesOther symptoms of dengue feverrashesmuscle and joint painstomach achebleeding gums and nosedengue prevention
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Dengue cases rise in Delhi: Confusing these early symptoms of dengue with regular flu can be extremely risky
So far this year, more than 3,000 cases of dengue have been reported in Delhi. Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease common in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Mild dengue fever causes high fever and flu-like symptoms. Dengue can also cause severe fever, also called dengue hemorrhagic fever. Read further to know the symptoms of the disease and prevention measures.
Initial symptoms and prevention measures of dengue
According to data released by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), 3,082 cases of dengue have been reported in Delhi this year. This is the highest in the last five years, except for 2023 when 4,404 cases were reported during the period, an Indian Express report said.
The MCD on Monday launched a campaign under which it used drones to spray anti-larvae medicine in 15 hectares of waterlogged area in Narela’s Rani Kheda ward. Mayor Shaili Oberoi said, “For the first time in Delhi, anti-mosquito drug is being sprayed through drones… Due to lack of drainage of rain water, the risk of vector-borne diseases increases in this area.”
Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease common in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Mild dengue fever causes high fever and flu-like symptoms. There is no treatment or cure for dengue. Therefore, it is important that you seek medical advice when you start experiencing early symptoms; High fever is one of them.
Dengue can also cause severe fever, also called dengue hemorrhagic fever. This can cause severe bleeding, a sudden drop in blood pressure (shock), and even death.
Dengue fever symptoms that may be similar
high fever
This is one of the most important symptoms that one can keep an eye on. If your fever is consistently 104 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, you may be suffering from dengue fever.
severe headache
Someone suffering from dengue will likely suffer from severe headaches.
vomiting and nausea
If a person is constantly feeling nauseous, there are chances that he may be suffering from dengue fever.
pain behind the eyes
Severe and persistent pain behind your eyes may be a sign of dengue fever.
Other symptoms of dengue fever
rashes
Rashes all over the body are a common symptom of dengue. You may have itchy skin and red spots all over the body.
muscle and joint pain
A person suffering from severe muscle and joint pain may possibly be suffering from dengue fever.
stomach ache
This is a symptom when the condition becomes serious and the person suffers from severe stomach pain.
bleeding gums and nose
When dengue fever becomes severe, gums and nose start bleeding.
dengue prevention
- Wear protective clothing: Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and socks to reduce skin exposure.
- Use insect repellent: Apply repellents containing DEET or picaridin to exposed skin to avoid mosquito bites.
- Get rid of breeding sites: Remove stagnant water in containers such as flower pots, buckets and tires to prevent mosquito breeding.
- Use mosquito coils/repellents indoors: Use coils, plug-in-repellent devices or sprays indoors to avoid mosquito bites.
- Use mosquito net: Sleep under treated mosquito nets, especially in dengue-prone areas.
- Install Window Screen: Keep windows and doors closed or install screens to prevent mosquitoes from entering.
- Stay indoors during peak mosquito activity: Avoid going out during morning and evening hours when mosquitoes are most active.
- Maintain cleanliness: To avoid breeding of mosquitoes, keep the surroundings clean.
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