Experts in Central America reported that dengue had killed around 124 people among the nearly 127,000 cases of the mosquito-borne disease.
Dengue and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about Dengue and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about Dengue and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
‘Around 124 people died of dengue in Central America. Hence, health ministries in the respective countries are stepping up fumigation, awareness, and sanitation campaigns to prevent dengue.
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The United Nations and humanitarian organizations are supporting government-led responses in Central America with medical supplies and equipment; community vector control and surveillance; door-to-door awareness campaigns and fumigation; and direct technical support for community health centers, OCHA said. Read More..
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported earlier this week that 167,607 dengue cases, including 720 deaths, were counted up to July 27, a 97 percent higher rate than last year despite a delayed rainy season.
The UN health agency said the viral disease has rapidly spread in recent years and is transmitted mainly by the female Aedes aegypti mosquito, which also transmits chikungunya, yellow fever and Zika infections, and carried to a lesser degree by the Aedes Albopictus mosquito.
Dengue Vaccine - Types, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Several dengue vaccines are under development. Dengvaxia, Sanofi’s live-attenuated tetravalent dengue vaccine is already commercially available in 10 dengue endemic countries.
Several dengue vaccines are under development. Dengvaxia, Sanofi’s live-attenuated tetravalent dengue vaccine is already commercially available in 10 dengue endemic countries.
Papaya Leaves’ Juice to Increase Platelets in Dengue
Carica papaya leaves juice or extract increases platelet counts in cases of dengue fever. Papaya leaves protect the bone marrow.
Carica papaya leaves juice or extract increases platelet counts in cases of dengue fever. Papaya leaves protect the bone marrow.
Top 15 Do�s and Don�ts for Preventing and Managing Dengue Fever
Dengue can be easily prevented and managed if you follow proper precautionary measures. Here we give you the most important dos and don’ts for dengue fever.
Dengue can be easily prevented and managed if you follow proper precautionary measures. Here we give you the most important dos and don’ts for dengue fever.
