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Mosquitoes transmit many diseases to people, which pose a threat to their health.
According to the Express newspaper, the chief scientist at the World Health Organization, Jeremy Farrar, expressed his concern about a disease spread by mosquitoes.
Farrar said that rising global temperatures could lead to the spread of diseases around the world, adding: “We need to talk more proactively about dengue fever. We need to prepare countries for how they will deal with the additional pressures that will come, in the future in many countries.” of the major countries.”
He continued: “If infected mosquitoes move from Mexico to the United States, dengue fever may become endemic. I am concerned when this becomes a major issue.”
There are European countries where the disease has already spread, which are:
Croatia
Italy
Spain
Portugal.
The NHS says there may not always be signs of infection, but if symptoms appear, it may take up to 10 days from being bitten by an infected mosquito.
Dengue symptoms can include:
High temperature
Severe headache
Pain behind your eyes
Muscle and joint pain
Feeling or illness
Swollen glands
A rash consisting of flat or slightly raised patches – this can affect large areas of the body.
treatment
There is no treatment for dengue fever other than rest, drinking plenty of fluids and taking paracetamol.
However, the NHS warns: ‘Do not take anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen or aspirin, as these can cause bleeding problems if you have dengue.’
There are times when hospitalization is required, when severe symptoms of dengue appear.
Severe symptoms of dengue can include:
Severe abdominal pain
Recurrence of the disease
Rapid breathing
Bleeding gums or nose
Extreme fatigue
Inability to relax (insomnia)
Blood in vomit or stool.
If you suffer from severe dengue symptoms and visit any of these countries, go to the hospital immediately:
Africa and Asia
Central and South America
Caribbean
Pacific Islands
north america
Croatia
Italy
Spain
Portugal.
The NHS adds: “If you have severe dengue, you will need to stay in hospital until you recover.”
How to prevent dengue fever
The best way to protect yourself from dengue fever is to protect yourself from mosquitoes.
Tips include:
Wear long-sleeved clothes and pants to cover the arms and legs, especially in the early morning and early evening
Use insect repellent
Close windows and doors whenever possible, or use curtains or screens
Sleeping under an insecticide-treated mosquito net, including during the day.
Most people who develop dengue fever will likely recover from the disease without hospital treatment.
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