The District Medical Office (DMO) has sounded an alert against dengue fever urging the public to take necessary precautions to prevent the possible spread of the disease.
While symptoms include headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle pain and joint pain along with high fever, people infected with the mosquito-borne viral disease will also develop skin rashes. “Those with continuous vomiting, abdominal pain, bleeding, black stool, wheezing and severe drop in blood pressure should seek immediate medical attention. Even if the fever subsides, complete rest for another three to four days is recommended. Patients should drink plenty of fluids and sleep inside mosquito nets. People who have been infected with dengue should take extra care to avoid recurrence as it can be dangerous,” said District Medical Officer K.S. Shinu.
