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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Dengue treatment may involve measures such as avoiding exertion and drinking plenty of fluids, the use of oral rehydration serum, antipyretic or analgesic medications and, in the most serious cases, injection of serum directly into the vein and blood transfusions. Dengue is a disease caused by a virus that is transmitted through the bite of […]
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To confirm the diagnosis of dengue, in addition to evaluating the symptoms presented by the person, laboratory tests are carried out, such as blood count, virus isolation and biochemical tests, for example. After carrying out the tests, the doctor can check the type of virus and, thus, recommend the most appropriate treatment for the person. […]
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Some of the complications that can be caused by dengue are severe dehydration, liver, heart, neurological and/or respiratory problems, in addition to hemorrhagic dengue fever, which is a serious reaction to the dengue virus that leads to bleeding. Dengue is a disease caused by a virus that is transmitted through the bite of the Aedes […]
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Aedes aegypti can be identified through characteristics such as white stripes on the body and legs, and transparent wings, in addition to being small, measuring around 0.5 to 1 cm, and being silent, not making noise like the mosquito. The mosquito Temples of the Egyptians is responsible for the transmission of the dengue virus, of […]
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Dengue is a febrile illness caused by a virus that can cause symptoms such as high fever, headache and/or body pain, red spots on the skin, nausea and, in some cases, abdominal pain, drowsiness or bleeding. This virus is transmitted by mosquitoes Temples of the Egyptiansas well as zika and chikungunya, and although it is […]
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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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