The incidence of dengue rises in the rainy season and the following months — knowing the rules of mosquito control and early care reduces the risk a great deal.
Prevention is primary: regularly throw away stagnant water around the house (flowerpots, tyres, open containers); use a mosquito net even during the day, especially for children and patients; wear clothes that cover the body.
If fever occurs, the first things to do are rest and plenty of fluids — water, ORS, green coconut water, soup; keep a record of the fever and of fluid intake. Take fever medicine only according to a doctor's advice — many painkillers can be dangerous in dengue, so do not buy and take them on your own.
A doctor usually assesses the condition by looking at the NS1 test (in the early stage) and a CBC including platelets. The platelet count alone is not everything — the overall condition is the main matter; do not panic unnecessarily, but do not let go of monitoring either.
Danger signs — if any of these appear, go to a hospital immediately: severe abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, bleeding from the gums/nose, black stool, excessive weakness or a fainting feeling, reduced urine, the body becoming cold. Be most careful during the 1–2 days after the fever subsides.
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