Even though the pain of a mosquito bite goes away after a few seconds, the effect of the dangerous virus that reaches the body through its sting can make you sick from within. This can cause diseases like dengue, chikungunya, and malaria.
Although not all mosquito bites are dangerous, it is important to avoid mosquitoes as much as possible to reduce the risk of disease. Let us tell you that due to the increasing risk of dengue and chikungunya due to the continuously changing weather in Uttarakhand, the Health Department has issued an advisory. Under this, priority is to be given to proper arrangements for the prevention and treatment of mosquito-borne diseases in the state.
Do not ignore these symptoms of dengue
Sudden high fever
Severe headache
Pain behind the eyes
Jjoint and muscle pain
Nausea
Vomit
Swollen glands
Rash that appears three to four days after the fever starts
Recognize chikungunya infection by these signs
According to the CDC, the most common symptoms of chikungunya infection include fever and joint pain. Apart from this, Chikungunya patients may also experience headaches, muscle pain, swelling in joints, or rashes.
Symptoms are similar so how to identify whether it is dengue or chikungunya?
Swelling and pain are much more common in Chikungunya than in Dengue. While chikungunya causes severe pain in the bones, dengue in many cases involves bleeding and difficulty in breathing.
Ways to avoid mosquito-borne diseases
Leave the house with insect repellents
Wear long sleeves
Avoid going out too much
Close the windows and doors of the house
Get the garbage and water collected around the house cleaned
Highest number of deaths due to dengue in 2023
According to a WHO report, there will be 6.5 million cases of dengue and 7300 deaths worldwide in 2023. Let us tell you that cases of death due to chikungunya are very rare, but the risk of death increases significantly after 84 days of symptoms appearing.
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