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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there has been a huge increase in dengue cases in North and South America. A total of 41 lakh cases of dengue were reported here in 2023, while in 2024 it increased to more than 1 crore 60 lakhs.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1.4 crore dengue cases were registered in the year 2024 and more than 10,000 people died. However, the real number of dengue cases all over the world is more than the number of cases registered, because many people do not go to the hospital for treatment. It is estimated that around 40 crore people are infected with dengue every year all over the world.

According to a report by the Philippines and Purbao Rico published in the Science Journal ‘Nature’, dengue cases also increase due to increasing temperature. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), India’s temperature has increased by 5-7 degrees Celsius in the last 10-15 years. This means that the risk of dengue in India is also increasing.

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1 lakh 86 thousand dengue case in India

According to the National Vector -Janit Disease Control Center (NCVBDC), more than 1 lakh 86 thousand dengue cases were registered in India till 31 October. Whereas, 160 of these people died. Dengue cases have increased in India in the last few years. However, very few cases were registered in the year 2020. The reason for this is that there was an outbreak of Kovid in India at that time. During this time, most cases of diseases were less registered. See in graphic-

What is dengue?

Dengue is a viral infection, caused by dengue virus. It spreads by infected Aedes mosquito bites. Telling General Physician Dr. Ankit Patel-

What are the symptoms of dengue?

Dengue symptoms usually appear 3–10 days after infection. It first has high fever with headache.

Dengue fever is also called brake bone fever because it causes severe pain in muscles, heads and joints. Red rashes in the body with fever are a major sign. See all the symptoms in graphic-

How does dengue spread?

Dengue vector is bone disease. Aedes mosquitoes that spread it are more active during the day. In that too, especially in the morning and evening, they are more active. If a person is infected with dengue and Aedes mosquito bites it, this mosquito becomes infected. Then when this infected mosquito bites another person, it also becomes infected.

What is the treatment of dengue?

There is no special treatment for dengue. No antiviral medicine is available for this. Its treatment is given medication and care to reduce the symptoms of fever and pain. This cures most people.

Dr. Ankit Patel says that in some cases its symptoms may be serious. This is called sevier dengue. It is also called Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS) or Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) in the language of medicine. It reduces the number of platelets and white blood cells. Also, blood can come from the nose, gums or stools. In such condition, the patient may also die if there is no timely treatment. On seeing such symptoms, take the patient to the hospital immediately.

How to avoid dengue?

Dengue cases usually increase during monsoon in India. However, in summer, Aedes mosquito can thrive and spread infection in the water filled in the cooler. Therefore, keep changing cooler water from time to time.

Apart from this, do not allow water to accumulate in pots, buckets, old tires or roof corners around the house. Apart from this, you must use mosquito nets before sleeping. See all the remedies in graphic-

Some common questions and answers related to dengue

Question: Can dengue spread from one person to another?

answer: No, dengue infection does not spread from one person to another. It spreads only by the bite of infected Aedes mosquito. Dengue does not spread by coughing, sneezing or touching the infected person.

Question: If there is no dengue medicine, then what are the things in treatment?

answer: There is no special medicine for dengue virus. Therefore medicines are given to reduce fever and muscles pain. However, in some cases of this, symptoms can be severe. Therefore, no medicine should be taken without the advice of the doctor.

Regular monitoring of platelets is very important during the treatment of dengue because platelets in the blood can be reduced due to dengue fever. The number of platelets being less than 40 thousand is a sign of danger. Bleeding can begin when very low and patient death may occur. Platelets count is checked twice a day when hospitalized for dengue. Platelets are offered immediately when their number is less than 40 thousand.

Therefore, if someone is hospitalized for dengue, then keep blood donors in advance. It may be needed anytime.

Question: Which tests are done to detect dengue?

answer: Doctors usually perform blood tests to confirm dengue infection. NS1 antigen or RT-PCR tests are done in the early days of infection. If more than 5 days have passed, IGM and IGG antibodies are done. In this, it is detected how much damage has been caused to the immune system due to infection of dengue virus. Apart from this, platelets count is also known from the CBC test.

Question: Does eating during dengue recovers quickly?

answer: Coconut water, seasonal fruits, soup and light food can help increase platelets when there is dengue. During this time you can eat fruits like orange, kiwi and lemon. This increases immunity.

Papaya leaves are also beneficial. They contain acetogenin, which increases platelets rapidly. You can also drink lemonade, coconut water and buttermilk or lassi. This also keeps the body hydrated. Read this news of health also Sehthanama- Rapid C-section delivery: Learn from a doctor, how to do normal delivery, take 12 precautions during pregnancy

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