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All you need to know About Dangerous Dengue Strain 2 – DENV2

Dengue Strain 2

What is DENV2

Dengue is mosquito-borne viral infection. The virus that is responsible for dengue fever is dengue virus. There are four dengue serotypes– DENV1, DENV2. DENV3 and DENV4. It means that you can get infected four times by the virus. While many DENV infections cause mild flu-like symptoms, some develop into more severe dengue, namely DENV type 2.

Some of the symptoms for Dengue Strain 2 include:

  1. High fever that comes in waves
  2. Pain in muscles, joints and behind the eyes
  3. Nausea and vomiting
  4. Severe Headache
  5. Rash

 

Here are the symptoms of severe dengue you should know

DENV2 is a fatal form of dengue fever and can cause major complications due to plasma leaking, respiratory distress and severe bleeding.

The time frame when after the patient’s fever starts to go down, the symptoms of severe dengue can come into play. Here are some warning signs you should look out for so; you can get timely medical attention and able to control its impact.

  1. Severe abdominal pain
  2. Exhaustion
  3. Bleeding gums
  4. Restlessness
  5. Blood in vomit
  6. Skin turns pale

 

If you are experiencing symptoms of severe dengue, seek professional help immediately because close observation for the next 24-48 hours is vital to avoid complications and risk of death.

The treatment for dengue

There is no specific treatment available for dengue as such, however, painkillers and medications to reduce fever can be taken in order to reduce its symptoms

If you get infected by dengue, make sure you are taking enough fluids, such as lemonade (nimbu paani), coconut water (nariyal paani), fresh juices, etc.

According to World Health Organisation, it is extremely important to maintain a healthy volume of fluids in your body to manage dengue or severe dengue.

 

What precautions you can take to protect yourself against dengue and its serotypes?

  1. Wear clothes that minimise skin exposure
  2. Apply mosquito repellent creams. Make sure to do patch test before using it.
  3. Keep our home and surroundings clean and dry.
  4. Make sure your home gets enough sunlight throughout the day.
  5. Don’t let the water accumulate in containers, tires, coolers, etc. As they provide the perfect environment to mosquitos to breed.

 

If you have further questions, need assistance, our specialised team of doctors at the Bansal Global Hospital are 24/7 available to help you with your medical concerns. Fix your appointment today and contact us at +919911062832.

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