Fumacê is a strategy used during periods of epidemics to reduce mosquito proliferation Temples of the Egyptians and reduce the transmission of diseases caused by this mosquito, such as dengue, Zika or Chikungunya. This technique consists of driving a car that emits a “cloud” of smoke with low doses of a pesticide that eliminates most […]
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The main symptom of dengue is a high fever that appears suddenly and lasts about 2 to 7 days. In addition to fever, other symptoms may be noted, such as a feeling of general malaise, nausea, vomiting, headache, excessive tiredness and red spots on the skin, for example. Dengue symptoms are not very specific, that […]
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Dengue is an infectious disease caused by the dengue virus, which is transmitted by the bite of a female mosquito. Temples of the Egyptians, especially in summer and during rainy periods. Approximately 2 to 7 days after the bite, dengue symptoms may be noticed, such as fever, tiredness, headache, pain in the back of the […]
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To alleviate the discomfort of dengue fever, there are some strategies or remedies that can be used to combat symptoms and promote well-being, without the need to take medication. Therefore, it may be interesting to place a wet compress with cold water on your forehead, drink plenty of fluids during the day, avoid fatty foods, […]
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Some home remedies, such as chamomile, mint and St. John’s wort teas, are great options for dengue fever, because they have properties that help alleviate symptoms such as muscle pain, fever and headache. These teas help to complement the dengue treatment recommended by your doctor, which may include the use of antipyretic and antihistamine medications, […]
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Dengue fever during pregnancy is dangerous as it can interfere with blood clotting, which can cause the placenta to detach and result in miscarriage or premature birth. However, if the pregnant woman is well advised by a doctor and follows the treatment correctly, there will be no risks for the pregnant woman or the baby. […]
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Dengue fever in children is normally asymptomatic, but some children may experience high fever, irritability, drowsiness, red spots on the skin and lack of appetite, especially during times of disease epidemic, such as summer. However, dengue fever is not always accompanied by easy-to-identify symptoms and can be confused with the flu, for example, which can […]
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Hemorrhagic dengue is a serious complication of classic dengue, which causes an exaggerated inflammatory reaction in the body and changes in blood clotting, resulting in bleeding or hemorrhages, which can be life-threatening. Hemorrhagic dengue fever is more common in people who have dengue fever for the second time, and can be differentiated from other types […]
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Dengue transmission occurs through a mosquito bite Temples of the Egyptians infected with viruses. After the bite, symptoms may appear between 5 and 15 days, including headache, high fever, pain in the back of the eyes and body pain. Dengue is not contagious, that is, it cannot be transmitted from person to person, and it […]
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There are currently 5 types of dengue, but the types present in Brazil are dengue types 1, 2 and 3, while type 4 is more common in Costa Rica and Venezuela, and type 5 (DENV-5) has been identified in 2007 in Malaysia, Asia. All 5 types of dengue cause the same classic symptoms, which include […]
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