Dengue

Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease that causes high fever, skin rashes, headaches, vomiting, and body pain. Learn how it is treated here.

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Low Platelet Count? How to Increase Platelet Count in Dengue

Dengue is one of the most widespread mosquito-borne viral infections in the world. The virus responsible for causing dengue is dengue virus (DENV). There are four types of this virus, meaning that you can be infected up to four times. Dengue has a marked effect of lowering the platelet count of patients. This makes it a […]

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Dengue Shock Syndrome Symptoms and Treatment

Dengue is a common mosquito-borne disease. In some cases, dengue progresses and becomes fatal. Dengue shock syndrome, also known as severe dengue or dengue hemorrhagic fever, is a complication of dengue that causes hemorrhaging or bleeding inside the body. However, as of 2009, these terms have been replaced with a newer classification. Here are the […]

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Treating Dengue at Home: Home Remedies For Dengue Fever

Dengue is a common disease that humans get from an infected mosquito’s bite. This type of disease is usually rampant in tropical and subtropical regions. Dengue must be treated seriously as it can cause severe symptoms and complications, including bleeding, drop in blood pressure, and even death. There is no cure for dengue. However, it […]

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How To Prevent Dengue: Essential Steps to Avoid Infection

It is important to know how to prevent dengue, especially if you live in one of the hundred countries affected by the disease. People who live in tropical areas are at a higher risk. Dengue is a viral illness caused by a bite from an infected mosquito called Aedes Aegypti. Symptoms may include high fever, headaches […]

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Myths About Dengue: Let's Debunk the Common Misconceptions

With dengue being one of the most widespread mosquito-borne infections known to mankind, it is only natural that some myths about the infection persist. Dengue spreads when a person is bitten by an infected mosquito, usually of the species Aedes. With the infection being common in more than one hundred countries worldwide, with at least three […]

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Dengue Fever Symptoms and Prevention

Dengue is a serious disease that infects millions of people each year and causes thousands of deaths. It is a major health problem in the world, especially in certain parts of South America and Asia, including the Philippines. Learn more about dengue fever symptoms and prevention here. https://hellodoctor.com.ph/parenting/child-health/childhood-dengue/ What is Dengue? Dengue is a disease caused by a […]

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Public Warned Against Dengue and Leptospirosis

Dr. Eric Tayag, former chief of the National Epidemiology Center, shared in an interview that the public needs to be wary of diseases brought about by the rainy season. In particular, he told the public to watch out for dengue fever and leptospirosis. Should You Worry About Dengue Fever and Leptospirosis? In the Philippines, certain diseases are […]

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