Dengue Cases Surge In Goa; Symptoms And Measures To Prevent The Infection

dengue cases surge in goa; symptoms and measures to prevent the infection

Dengue cases have been on the rise in the Paloem area. The Canacona Community Health Centre reported 47 new cases of dengue, reported TOI. There were several cases of dengue detected earlier at Gaondongrim, among other areas of Canacona.

Canacona health officer Dr Jose Tavares, medical officer Dr Diwakar Velip, sanitary inspector Pranay Naik and a group of other staff were involved in an awareness drive. They went from door to door to instruct the residents about the preventive measures.

Saturlim, Talem, Karvem, Bars, Badsarem, Indrawada and Nanem wards of Gaondongrim village also reported dengue cases after the infection was detected in a migrant worker at Ziltawadi.

Dengue is a mosquito-borne illness that is common in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Mild dengue fever causes a high fever and flu-like symptoms. Mayo Clinic says that the severe form of dengue fever, also called dengue hemorrhagic fever, can cause serious bleeding, a sudden drop in blood pressure (shock) and even death.

There are no treatments or cures for dengue. Therefore, it is important that you seek medical advice when you start to see the early symptoms; high fever being one of them.

Symptoms of dengue

Here, take a look at the symptoms of dengue.

High fever

This is one of the most significant symptoms that one can keep a watch on. If your fever is at a constant of 104 degrees Fahrenheit or more, you might be suffering from dengue fever.

Rashes

Rashes all over the body is a common symptom of dengue. You might get itchy skin and red patches all over your body.

Muscle and joint pain

An individual suffering from severe muscle and joint pain might most likely be suffering from dengue fever.

Abdominal pain

This is a symptom when the condition gets severe and the individual suffers from severe abdominal pain.

Severe headache

Someone suffering from dengue will most likely suffer from severe headaches.

Vomiting and nausea

If an individual is feeling nauseous consistently, there are chances that they might be suffering from dengue fever.

Pain behind the eyes

A severe and persistent pain behind your eyes could be an indication of dengue fever.

Bleeding gums and nose

When dengue fever becomes severe, it leads to bleeding gums and nose.

Ways to prevent dengue

Here are some tips to protect yourself from dengue infections.

Mosquito repellents

Apply mosquito repellents on your skin and clothes and these will keep the mosquitoes away.

Window and door screens

Make sure that all doors and windows have screens so as to stop the mosquitoes from entering your home.

Wear full-sleeved clothes

Wear clothes that cover your entire skin. This will prevent you from getting bitten by mosquitoes and eventually a dengue infection.

Keep your home and surroundings clean

It is important to keep your home and surroundings clean and clutter-free. Remove any trash as these could become places for mosquitoes to breed.

Get rid of mosquito breeding sites

Keep a constant check for stagnant water places and get those areas cleaned regularly. This will prevent mosquitoes from breeding.