#dengue fever rash

[upyogiorganic]

Dengue Symptoms

डेंगू सिम्पटम्स: कारण, लक्षण और उपचार (Dengue Symptoms: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment) Dengue Symptoms परिचय डेंगू एक बेहद खतरनाक बीमारी है जो एडीजी संक्रमण मच्छर के काटने से होती है। यह एक वायरल रोग है जिसमें डेंगू वायरस (DENV) संक्रमित व्यक्ति के रक्त में प्रवेश करता है। यह वायरस एक विशेष प्रकार के मच्छर के द्वारा फैलता है, जिन्हें एडीजी मच्छर कहा जाता है। यह मच्छर आमतौर पर दिन में काटते हैं…

[malkinse]

woke up with my entire body hurting for no reason oh if i have dengue again im gonna be so pissed off

[bookdoctorconsultationonline]

Top 10 Dengue Fever Symptoms at Livlong

Dengue Symptoms can include high fever, severe headache, joint pain, etc. dengue can lead to severe complications if left untreated. Know more about dengue fever symptoms at Livlong now!

[allhealthneedsdoctorconsultation]

Top 10 Dengue Fever Symptoms at Livlong

Dengue Symptoms can include high fever, severe headache, joint pain, etc. dengue can lead to severe complications if left untreated. Know more about dengue fever symptoms at Livlong now!

[magz]

Article date: March 27, 2024.

Article Excerpt:

Puerto Rico has declared a public health emergency amid an ongoing outbreak of dengue infections, a mosquito-spread viral infection that can cause fever, aches, rash, vomiting, and, in about 5 percent of cases, a severe disease marked by internal bleeding and shock.

The US territory has tallied 549 cases since the start of the year, representing a 140 percent increase compared with cases tallied at this point last year, according to the territory's health department. The Associated Press reported that more than 340 of the 549 cases have been hospitalized.

[anexperimentallife]

FML. Confirmed with a blood test that it's dengue, and it will probably get worse before it gets any better. Doc said I am in the early stages right now, so no idea how bad it's going to get.

I've gotten ONE mosquito bite in the past month or so, so of COURSE the one that bit me HAD to be carrying dengue fever.

The only treatment is palliative--drink fluids and take pain meds and tylenol--but we're ALSO going to have to pay for daily platelet counts until I turn the corner. (This after we just spent everything we had on my dentures, which already need replaced because of a fuck-up of mine that I don't want to talk about.)

Could be as brief as 2-3 more days before I start improving, could be longer. Probably longer. Some people get a very mild case, and some get more severe, so it's a crap shoot. I just know I've been miserable, waking up alternately shivering and sweating at night.

It's rare for dengue to be fatal, at least--although I'm in several high-risk groups. As a friend of mine who had it before says, "Dengue probably won't kill you, but it'll make you WISH you were dead."

The flash kinda washed out the blotches, but this is the pic I sent my doc, who said, "Yeah, that looks like a Dengue rash, but go in for a blood test to make sure." I'm now pretty much red all over, and like... my skin is swollen? Like, I usually actually have some definition in my back, but not now. (I know, what a thing to focus on, right?)

On the plus side, it has taken me six years on a tropical island before I got my first major mosquito-born tropical illness, so... yay?

[anyonghalimaw]

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hey guys. i know there's a lot going on and i hate to do this again but my mom recently got sick with Something (fever, rashes, body pain, fatigue) and despite feeling better now, she needs a bunch of tests to rule out serious illnesses (dengue, typhoid, pneumonia) before she can get clearance to go back to her job.

(tests requested by my mom's company doctor)

she's the main breadwinner of our family right now. my dad is trying to find a job at the moment despite his stage IV kidney disease and got an interview, but they've yet to get back to him, and i can't do commission work right now due to my tablet pen breaking but i do have a few designs still available for sale. my pen's replacement should arrive within the next few days, and i'll start offering comms again. but as of now we really need the help.

we're estimating a cost of 5,200 php or around 90 usd. we need all the tests and can't skip any too because they're all required by the department of health before you can go back to work, but we have no insurance at all so we have to pay out of pocket.

(exchange between my mom and her doctor)

if you'd like to help us out, i have a kofi here. please don't feel pressured to contribute if you're struggling yourself. will regularly reblog this post with any updates i have. thank you so much!!!!

[frociaggina97]

"boo you hate mosquitoes" they're killing people by giving them dengue like i get it. i really do but they are killing people like it's a thing that's happening here like you get a rash and fever and you shit yourself i AM going to wish them death sorry

[starrynightsoversunflowers]

I'm honestly so fucking tired of seeing post made by gringos that mock the desire to kill and exterminate mosquitos. "Ohh but they're part of the environment!!!" Fuck off

I want every single aedes aegypty mosquito dead

Not because "it's annoying" or "an inconvenience"

They are a literal and very real threat to health to people in South America

Houndreds of thousands of people are sick with dengue. It is a disease that weakens you, makes you bleed internally, gives you fevers, rashes, vomiting. It's called the bone-breaker because you feel like you've been hit by a car. You can't leave your bed for more than half an hour (even less sometimes) before you're exhausted. Even after, it's very likely to have sequels.

I know. I've had it

Thousands have died in horrible pain because of it

And it's worse than it's ever been because the mosquitos are everywhere

Because of climate change and the higher and higher temperatures every year the mosquitos live longer. They thrive. It's not something we're used to. Not in this scale

So fuck all the way off to any gringo that has the gall to mock south americans for not wanting to contract a disease that could literally be everywhere

[tearsinthemist]

Dengue fever infections have skyrocketed as many nations have reported increasingly hot temperatures, which create ideal conditions for the mosquitoes that spread dengue to hatch en masse and carry higher amounts of the virus.

The most common symptom among those who contract the mosquito-borne disease is fever. Other symptoms include serious headaches, nausea, vomiting, rash and body pain.

Symptoms can be mild or severe. Most dengue fever patients recover in a week, but in severe cases the disease can be life-threatening and require hospitalization since it can result in shock, internal bleeding and even death.

[allthebrazilianpolitics]

Dengue is raging in Brazil. A promising local vaccine is at least a year away

When dengue started to circulate in his small town in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil, Fabio Vilella’s first thought was that he should get his 13-year-old son vaccinated. Children are especially vulnerable, and his son had dengue before, which increases the risk of severe disease. But Vilella, an environmental biologist, soon made a startling discovery: Not a single private clinic or pharmacy in the country had any vaccine left. “I’m really worried,” he says.

Brazil is seeing an unprecedented surge in dengue, a viral disease that can cause excruciating pains and is sometimes fatal. An unusually hot rainy season, along with rapid, unplanned urbanization, have fueled its spread this year. Health officials have reported more than 1 million suspected cases in January and February, four times as many as in the same period in 2023, and hundreds have died. But the country has far too little vaccine to protect its population. The government cut a deal last year with the Japanese manufacturer Takeda Pharmaceuticals, but it will receive doses to fully vaccinate only 3.3 million people this year, in a country of more than 220 million.

A locally produced vaccine could prove to be better and cheaper, but it will be available in 2025 at the earliest. “We are frenetically working against time,” says Esper Kallas, director of the Butantan Institute, which is developing the shot. Brazil has embraced new control strategies for the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that transmit dengue, but scaling them up will take time as well.

The dengue virus, which comes in four different varieties, or serotypes, can cause high fevers, headaches, painful joints and muscles, and rash. In some cases it can lead to severe abdominal pain, bleeding, and death. This typically occurs when a person is infected for the second time with a different serotype, in a phenomenon called antibody-dependent enhancement. Brazil’s Ministry of Health expects more than 4 million dengue cases this year, which would be a record. Other South American countries are seeing an uptick in cases as well.

Continue reading.

[healthally98]

Why Platelet Count Decrease in Dengue – Fight Against Dengue

Dengue fever is a viral illness transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes it is a global threat marked by substantial health impacts in tropical and subtropical areas. Another significant component that needs special consideration in the case of dengue is the aspect of platelet count, which drops tremendously in this sickness. The following article will therefore discuss why this occurs in patients with dengue fever, as well as discuss symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Understanding Platelets

What are Platelets?

Blood platelets or thrombocytes are tiny blood cells that are practically involved in clot formation and arresting bleeding. Leukocytes are formed in the bone marrow and are present in the blood stream waiting to be activated as soon as there is an injury.

Normal Platelet Count

The normal level of platelets falls between 150 000 and 450 000 per microliter of blood. Sustaining this range is important for coagulation and health in general.

In this regard, the following sources are useful:

The Contribution of Platelets in the Body

Platelets’ purposes are to actively participate in the process of wound healing and cessation of bleeding through clot formation. That is bound to the site of injury, clump together and in concert with other coagulants, plug the hole.

What is Dengue?

Definition and Causes

Dengue fever is an illness instructions caused by dengue viruses which are transmitted through the Aedes mosquitoes. Currently, there are four known serotypes of the virus; this implies that a person can be infected four times.

Symptoms of Dengue

Some of the symptoms that patients develop are high temperature, severe headache, pains behind the eyes, joint and muscular aches, rash, and slight internal bleeding. Rare but more dangerous forms are DHF and DSS which are fatal conditions.

Dengue fever and its physical effects on the human body

A brief description of dengue is that it is a severe flu-like illness, and at times may progress to be fatal. Knowledge and interaction with platelet count are crucial in avoiding severe consequences.

This paper aims to determine the mechanism that leads to the destruction of platelets during Dengue infection.

Immune System Response

The process of the body protecting itself against the dengue virus includes the making of antibodies. These antibodies though, develop and sometimes end up identifying platelets as substances to be destroyed, thus contributing to a low count.

Effects of Virus on the Bone Marrow

Dengue virus directly targets bone marrow cells hence delaying the production of new platelets in the blood. This leads to the dispersion of fewer platelets in the bloodstream, to be precise.

Apart from the decrease in the aforementioned elements, the virus also enhances the destruction of the remaining platelets in the blood. This dual effect has the net effect of producing a pronounced decrease in the level of platelets.

Conversely, this paper aims to answer the question that why platelet count decreases in dengue learners will be able to come up with the answer without much difficulty.

Immune-Mediated Destruction

For this reason, the immune system of a body attacking the dengue virus can overreact and start destroying platelets. Regarding, this, auto-immune response is one of the main causes of reduced platelet count.

Decreased Production

Also, infection of the bone marrow by the dengue virus slows down the production of new platelets, thus hitting the general count.

Increased Utilization and Clearance

The body’s metabolism and clearance of platelets increase during the illness phase of dengue. This results in a decreased level of platelets in the blood since there is higher consumption of these platelets accompanied by poor production and destruction.

Signs of low platelets in the body

Recognizing the Signs

Signs of low platelet count comprise; bleeding easily, taking a long time to stop when cut, bleeding from the gum or the nose, blood in the urine or stool, and skin spots known as petechiae.

Impact on Overall Health

Low platelet count results in excessive bleeding and may give rise to so many health issues, thus, monitoring of platelet levels manifests crucial during dengue fever.

When to go to Hospital

You should consult your doctor if you have any of the following signs: signs of severe bleeding, vomiting that does not stop, severe stomach pains, or breathing becomes difficult. Any one of these could be an early indicator of severe dengue, for which the patient should seek medical attention.

Testing that Diagnoses and Monitors Platelet Count

Medical Tests for Dengue

Cases of dengue are confirmed through a process of blood tests to check for virus or antibodies, and platelets count. There are many tests specifically the NS1 antigen test, PCR test, and serological tests for IgM AND IgG antibodies.

Monitoring Platelet Levels

Also one must routinely check the platelets count during the illness, especially in dengue. It is expected that the levels of platelets should be checked frequently through a blood test to note any shifts.

Importance of Early Detection

The case shows that early diagnosis and management of the conditions likely to worsen dengue and low platelet count will help avoid complications and provide the best course of action.

Management of Low Platelet Count in Dengue Patients

Medical Interventions

Management is aimed at supporting care encouraging oral intake, and recording the patient’s output and input. In severe instances cases, the patient needs to be given platelets to control the bleeding.

Role of Hydration

Something as simple as taking fluids is very vital in managing dengue fever. Registry meals are beneficial because the patient’s blood volume is adapted to the amount of fluid taken; if not taken, there will be complications.

Medications and Therapies

No direct antiviral drugs for dengue are available at the moment, meaning the virus cannot be directly attacked and eradicated from the body. Symptoms must be kept in check and this entails employing pain and fever mitigating drugs. Do not use aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as they thicken the blood.

[beardedmrbean]

A record surge in dengue cases throughout Latin America and the Caribbean prompted the head of the Pan American Health Organization to warn of the need for proactive measures to curb the virus that is transmitted by mosquitoes.

PAHO Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa said in a press briefing Thursday that as of March 26, the region had seen more than 3.5 million cases of dengue and more than 1,000 deaths.

"This is cause for concern, as it represents three times more cases than those reported for the same period in 2023, a record year with more than 4.5 million cases reported in the region,” he said.

As of March, the hardest-hit countries in Latin America are Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina — which have accounted for 92% of the dengue cases and 87% of the deaths — where mosquitoes have thrived because of the warm and rainy weather this time of year.

Barbosa said, however, that they're seeing an uptick in Barbados, Costa Rica, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Martinique and Mexico, "where transmission is usually higher in the second half of the year.”

U.S. embassies have been issuing health alerts in countries throughout the region, urging people to cover their arms and legs, use mosquito repellent and avoid stagnant water and other mosquito-breeding places.

The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico declared a dengue public health emergency this week, with a surge in cases mostly in the island's capital, San Juan.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “dengue viruses are spread to people through the bite of an infected Aedes species” mosquito, with symptoms that can range from mild to life-threatening for those who get sick from the infection. About 1 in 20 people can get severe dengue, which can lead to death.

The most common symptom is fever, according to the CDC; other symptoms include serious headaches, nausea, vomiting, rash and body pain.

“Facing the dengue problem is a task for all sectors of society,” Barbosa said, urging community engagement.

This includes “efforts to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and protect against mosquito bites, increase preparedness in health services for early diagnosis and timely clinical management, and continuous work to educate the population about dengue symptoms and when to seek prompt medical attention,” according to a PAHO news release.

[magz]

magz aunt (who was gonna help magz after)

she got dengue ? magz aunt have chronic low platelet condition. not good ?

ah.

Dengue (definition):

"Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. Symptoms typically begin three to fourteen days after infection. These may include a high fever, headache, vomiting, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin itching and skin rash. Recovery generally takes two to seven days. In a small proportion of cases, the disease develops into a more severe dengue hemorrhagic fever, resulting in bleeding, low levels of blood platelets and blood plasma leakage, or into dengue shock syndrome, where dangerously low blood pressure occurs."

from wiki page

[anexperimentallife]

Dengue in the Dark (to the tune of Dancin' in the Dark)

Woke up with Dengue Fever

TV's on and I stumble 'round my place

I check my rash in the mirror

It's all over my arms, my chest, my face

Now I gotta get bloodwork

So they can tell me my platelet count

I got the sweats and the shivers

(And I'm too tired to finish. Because of the aforementioned Dengue.)

[drinksumtea-blog]

A Dreadful Week

By: Aravellah Cervantes

          Weak body. Redness of the skin. Vomit. Rashes. One of the many fever-related symptoms I never thought I'd encounter during high school. How would you imagine if you found out you only had a count of 44 platelets left in your body, but you survived? Every time the word 'dengue' appears, it takes me back to the past, still vivid in my mind. Dengue, the fever that made me dread whenever I stopped by the hospital and that I desired would never return.

          I recalled that it was July, and the weather was sunny with a mix of chilly air caused by recent rain. A typical day at school except for the afternoon, when a headache suddenly struck me. My mother initially thought it was just an ordinary headache that could be treated with rest and medication. After one day of observation, the headache remained constant, making me significantly weaker and tired, and my temperature remained at 38 °C, and Mom brought me to the hospital. The doctor initially suspected dengue because most patients handled at that time were suffering from the virus. Even the ward where I was confined had all dengue virus patients, with two teenagers in the intensive-care unit (ICU).

          According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Dengue is a viral infection transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. The primary vectors that transmit the disease are Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and, to a lesser extent, Ae. albopictus. Dengue commonly appears in tropical and subtropical climates, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas. Sometimes it is hard to believe how a tiny insect like a mosquito leeching off human blood could have a tremendous effect on the body.

          According to data from the governor's office, there were 9,392 annual dengue cases in the province of Iloilo in 2016. It was designated as the third year in the three-year cycle of the dengue upsurge. The doctor informed my mother that I only have 44 platelets in my body, which means that I'll be prone to bleeding, which could be fatal. Afterward, he advised me to refrain from brushing my teeth and to avoid foods with hues (such as brown and red) that may be mistaken for blood when I have my discharge. I'm still relieved that I did not have a blood transfusion, as this is something I never wanted to undergo.

          Several symptoms appeared during my stay, including headaches, rashes, muscle pain, and lethargy. To monitor me, the nurses had to draw blood every six hours. While fighting dengue, I also had a menstrual period and a potassium deficiency, which was undesirable. I've lost my appetite; the soft meal my mother buys for me, and even the hospital ration, aren't helping because I vomit between every bite. I depended primarily on the dextrose drip. My mother was very concerned about me; all I could do was lie in bed, hoping and praying that I would recover quickly. It was my first time experiencing that phenomenon, and maybe the fear and anxiety of thinking that I may be on the verge of life added to my burden. It was pretty frightening because, to this day, there is no cure, only prevention, and alternatives. The doctor advised that because a patient suffering from dengue fever would lose appetite and vomit frequently, especially when ingesting, it is best to drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.

          I was stressed out every day during my stay, a depressing situation. I can see why some people despise staying much longer. In my case, I had to spend time in the hospital for around ten days due to some circumstances, but I surmounted them all. My body also underwent significant changes. When I finally returned home, it took me at least three days to regain my strength, particularly in my legs, which had been unable to walk due to muscle pain and discomfort impacted by dengue. According to WHO, "Recovery from infection is believed to provide lifelong immunity against that serotype. However, cross-immunity to the other serotypes after recovery is only partial and temporary. Subsequent infections (secondary infection) by other serotypes increase the risk of developing severe dengue" (Dengue and Severe Dengue, 2022). Although I had acquired antibodies from dengue, I am still prone to three more dengue viruses. The more times the virus appears in a person's body, the more dangerous its effect is on the body. Indeed, it was a tough battle.

          Dengue fever is still a significant health concern and a threat to humanity. It is globally widespread and appears as a disease outbreak in almost all tropical regions at reasonable times and locations. Getting dengue fever wasn't what I had hoped for during my first two months of high school, but it changed my life. It made me more aware of my surroundings and made me take extra care of my body because I never know what lies ahead. Dengue fever may be different for some people than it was for me, but it is a fever that I would avoid for the entirety of my life. It took a toll on my physical, emotional, and mental health. It gave me a new perspective and made me realize that this virus is no small matter, especially since there remains no cure.

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REFERENCES:

Balita Halin Sa Kapitolyo. (2022, March 3). Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. issued Executive Order No. 190 placing the entire province of Iloilo under Alert Level 5 Kontra Dengue. https://www.facebook.com/100064830275341/posts/pfbid023CsR84X9K9QXxLXfQrZKXZd3rTb6AY4YNjnvvms7CRTgvXVJYiqPhENwZcSWMeQMl/?mibextid=cr9u03

Dengue and severe dengue. (2022, February 14). https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dengue-and-severe-dengue