WHO’s Science in 5 - Dengue Fever - 28 March 2024

Episode #115 / March 28, 2024 / Dengue Fever
Why is Dengue fever spreading to places it did not exist before? What are the symptoms and treatments? What about vaccines? Dr Raman Velayudhan explains in Science in 5.

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[carolyemolu]

Also, it affects more the ones living or houses than in apartments. Apparently, the mosquito is scared of heights (?). Never met anyone who lives in an apartment and had, whilst in my neighbourhood almost everyone got it.

[sheillasibanda]

How is Dengue fever different from Malaria?

[tomihartmann]

Luckily we have the WHO and the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation investing in the best vaccines and programs like the mosquito world program. What would we do without you

[carolyemolu]

I'm sorry, but there IS treatment! You should drink LOTS of water. A minimum of three liters a day. It's CRUCIAL for controlling the symptons. Also, dengue affects the liver, so paracetamol (that also does it!) is NOT the best medication. Use dipirona instead to control the fever or body pain. Also, you should go to the hospital in the second the symtons start to show so that they can give you IV fluids.

And, more effective that sleep in a mosquito network is to get rid of still water. Specially that one that stays on you plantas vase.

With all due respect for this effort, it really seems that brazilian doctors are much more prepared to talk about dengue, including the other tipes: zika and chikungunya.

That the WHO should do is press the governments for vaccines! This would indeed be an effective measure.

[delvafajar]

Semoga terhindar jauh dri sgla mcm penyakit yng berbahaya khusus nkri umumnya tk slrh dunia internasional amin yaalloh yarobalalamin 🌈🌈🌈

[prayerwarriorpaulinedaviscox]

Does dengue mosquito bite during the night?

[arthurkaku]

What is the difference between malaria and dengue fever?