DENGUE FEVER

 

🦟 What is Dengue?

🌿 Dengue is a viral infection spread by mosquito bites, especially the Aedes mosquito.

It is very common in tropical countries like Malaysia.

The mosquito bites an infected person → then spreads the virus to others.

👉 Simple meaning:

Dengue = fever caused by virus spread by mosquitoes

 

⚠️ Common Symptoms

Symptoms usually start 4–7 days after mosquito bite.

Common signs:

• Sudden high fever
• Severe headache
• Pain behind the eyes
• Muscle & joint pain (“breakbone fever”)
• Nausea or vomiting
• Skin rash
• Extreme tiredness

👉 Many people think it is just “normal fever”.

 

 

🚨 Warning Signs (Danger Signs) – Go to hospital FAST!

Dengue can suddenly become severe after day 3–5 of fever.

⚠ Seek medical care immediately if:

❌ Severe abdominal pain
❌ Persistent vomiting
❌ Bleeding (nose, gums, black stool)
❌ Very weak or sleepy
❌ Cold hands/feet
❌ Not drinking or passing urine
❌ Platelet dropping

👉 These may be signs of Dengue Shock or internal bleeding.

 

💊 How is Dengue treated?

There is no specific cure for dengue virus.

Treatment is supportive:

✔ Drink plenty of water (very important)
✔ Oral rehydration salts
✔ Paracetamol for fever
✔ Rest
✔ Blood test monitoring
✔ Hospital admission if severe

❌ Avoid NSAIDs like ibuprofen, diclofenac, aspirin (may increase bleeding risk)

 

🦟 How to Prevent Dengue?

Prevention is the BEST protection:

✔ Remove stagnant water around house
✔ Empty containers weekly
✔ Use mosquito repellent
✔ Wear long sleeves
✔ Use mosquito nets/screens
✔ Allow fogging if advised
✔ Keep surroundings clean

👉 No mosquitoes = No dengue

 

🩺 Final Message

Dengue can become serious very fast.
Don’t ignore high fever.

Early check-up can save lives. ❤️

Don’t wait, come to Klinik Dr.Care and get tested for Dengue Fever NOW