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Dengue Epidemic in Pakistan


Dengue fever is a viral illness caused by dengue virus.Dengue virus is transmitted to humans by bites of two kinds of mosquitoes; Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus,both of which have characteristic white spots on their back which makes it easy to identify them.
Aedes aegypti feeding on skin
Dengue fever can progress to dengue hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome which is life threatening and can lead to death.Currently in September there is a dengue outbreak in Rawapindi District.Heavy monsoons and sluggishness by the current government has lead to thriving of dengue larvae which then lead to a full blown outbreak in the postmonsoon season.
Dengue ward in a Hospital in Rawalpindi Metropolitan City
Measures to Avoid Dengue Fever:
Wear full sleeves shirts.
Avoid sitting outside in the evenings and morning since dengue mosquitoes mostly bite during this time.
Apply mosquito repellant lotion on hands feet face and any other exposed skin.
Drain buckets,vases,any open reserviors,water coolers which can act as a nest for dengue larvae because dengue mosquitoes lay eggs in fresh standing water.
Mosquito spray your homes under the bed and cupboards to kill the mosquitoes.
Use mosquito nets if there is an outbreak in your area.
Mosquito Repellant Lotion


How to know if you have been infected with dengue fever and how to get treatment:
If you have fever and any of the following two signs you should visit the nearest hospital or lab to get your CBC(complete blood profile) done because u are suspected of having dengue fever.
Headache
Pain in the eyes
Backache
Abdominal pain
Purplish marks or spots on the body
Bleeding through mouth,nose or anus

If your blood profile shows white blood count(wbc) less than 4000 and platelet count less than 100000 then you probably have dengue and need to be admitted to a hospital to get dengue serology testing.
Blood Profile of a Dengue Patient

If you have a blood profile like this then it would be best for you to get admitted to a hospital.meanwhile drink plenty of water and juices.

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