Will we be infected if interacting with someone with Dengue?

Dengue fever is a dangerous infectious disease that is most likely to break out. Interact with the patient who carries dengue will spread the disease. Or dengue fever is only happens once in a lifetime. Above all are misconceptions.

According to statistics of the Ministry of Health: "In 2019, the whole country had over 125,000 people suffering from dengue fever, of which 15 died, an increase of 3 times over the same period last year." Each of us needs to take the time to learn about the disease: symptoms, care, prevention, even myths so that we can help minimize the spread of dengue. blood in the community.

Author: Dr. Pham Thi Thuy Trang - Head of Pediatrics CarePlus International Clinic

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MYTH ABOUT DENGUE

1. Dengue happens only once

In fact, 1 person can get dengue four times in a lifetime. Dengue is an infection caused by 1 of 4 dengue viruses. When a person has Dengue Type 1 Dengue, he or she is still at risk of Dengue due to type 2 or 3 or 4.

2. We will be infected if contact with someone having dengue

In fact, only when you are bitten by a mosquito that contains the dengue virus, you’ll be infected. Dengue fever is not spread through the respiratory tract, or through contact with infected people. So, do not isolate people with dengue. 

3. When the fever is over, it means the disease is over

In fact, when the fever is gone, it is necessary to closely monitor the signs of the disease worsening because this is the most likely stage to get worse.

4. Using antibiotics, the infusion will help to cure the disease quickly 

Dengue is a viral disease, so antibiotics are ineffective. Infusion early at the wrong time does not make the disease go away quickly but can get worse.

5. Combine two antipyretic drugs to reduce the fever quickly

Currently, there are 2 main antipyretic drugs Paracetamol (Hapacol, Efferalgan, Tylenol, etc.) and Ibuprofen (Brufen, Ibrafen, etc). Using Ibuprofen will increase the risk of bleeding. Therefore, when fever lasts long 2-3 days or more, you need to see a doctor for proper diagnosis and intervention promptly. 

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MANIFESTATION OF DENGUE DISEASE & WHEN PATIENT SHOULD TAKE EXAMINATION

Initial manifestations can range from having no symptoms or appearing flu-like symptoms (high fever for 2-7 days, headache, sore eyes, muscle and joint aches, vomiting, rash, etc) up to the dangerous manifestations such as severe abdominal pain, constant vomiting, tired breathing, bleeding gums, vomiting blood, blood diarrhea, etc) which usually appear on the day fourth or sixth. 

Except for a few cases requiring hospitalization, the rest can be monitored at home and re-examined, periodically blood tests. Need to see doctors immediately if there are symptoms like abdominal pain, vomiting a lot, vomiting blood, nosebleeds, bruising, convulsions, palms, legs are damp, cold, menstrual bleeding.

THE BEST WAY TO PREVENT THE DISEASE IS NOT TO BE SMALLED (especially during the day)

• Wear thin, cool, neutral colors
• Apply mosquito repellent
• Limit mosquito breeding by cleaning water containers weekly
• Use fans, air conditioners and mosquito nets when sleeping
• Reference source: "Dengue and severe dengue, WHO 2019"

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