DENGUE

SYMPTOMS, DIET, STEPS TO FOLLOW

What is dengue?

Dengue is a mosquito-borne illness that occurs in tropical and subtropical areas of the world.

Symptoms

High fever is typical, along with: Rash, intense pain behind your eyes, nausea and vomiting, body pain, difficulty in breathing, etc.

Diet for dengue patients

Fruits, foods that are rich in protein and iron most recommended during the dengue treatment.

Drink plenty of fluids

The patient should consume a large amount of fluids (water, juice, soup, milk).

Full-sleeves

Protect your hands and legs form the mosquitos wear full sleeves while going outside.

Remove standing water

Check for standing water around your house and keep the buckets upside down to avoid dengue mosquito.

Light-colored Clothing

Mosquitoes are attracted to dark colors, so wear light-colored clothing to make yourself less attractive to them.

Cleanliness

Keep your surroundings clean by regularly sweeping and disposing of garbage properly.