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Qu es el Dengue?
Enfermedad infecciosa producida por el virus dengue (4 serotipos), transmitida por un zancudo llamado Aedes aegypti, que se reproduce en los depsitos de agua de consumo humano en la vivienda. Tiene dos formas de presentarse:
Asimismo acuda de inmediato al establecimiento de salud ms cerca de su domicilio si presenta fiebre continua y sntomas similares a los que caracterizan al dengue, a fin de realizarse los exmenes de despistaje respectivo y, de ser el caso, recibir el tratamiento oportuno y as evitar poner en riesgo la salud.
Dengue
What is Dengue? Infectious disease caused by the dengue virus (4 serotypes) , transmitted by a mosquito called Aedes aegypti , which breeds in water reservoirs for human consumption in the home. There are two ways to present : Classic Dengue . Dengue Hemorrhagic .
Symptoms of dengue :
Symptoms of dengue start after an incubation period that can range from five to eight days after the mosquito bite . The symptoms are : _ fever accompanied by pain behind the eyes , headache, muscle and joint _ nausea and vomiting _ extreme tiredness _ stains on the skin _ itching and bleeding nose and gums These symptoms begin to show between 5 and 8 days after the first bite , and can last from 3-7 days.
How can we prevent dengue ? Strider class " Aedes aegypti " which transmits dengue , lays its eggs in places where water is stored and easily played with increasing temperature and rainfall. To prevent this from happening urges people to take the following tips: wash, brush and cover the containers where water is stored , change the water in vases every three days, changing the water daily drinker animals and eliminate functional objects where water can collect .
Also go immediately to a health care closer to your home if you have continuous fever and symptoms similar to those that characterize dengue , to respective screening tests performed and , if applicable , appropriate treatment and avoid endanger health.
What is the treatment for dengue ? There is no specific treatment for dengue patient . In the health facility must treat symptoms such as headaches and body, with analgesics and antipyretics ( paracetamol) . It is also important that the patient is at rest and eat liquids. Patients with dengue and bleeding should be observed carefully for identifying warning signs and prevent further complications such as major bleeding , pressure drop , etc. .