Dengue fever: The fear of dengue fever has increased with the onset of rains. July to October-November is considered the peak period. Unless the temperature drops to 15-16 degrees, the risk of dengue fever remains. This period is most conducive to the breeding of dengue mosquitoes.
In such a situation, one must be vigilant and careful, as dengue fever can be very dangerous and even fatal. In such a situation, let us know after how long the effect of dengue fever manifests itself after the mosquito bite, what should be done to avoid it…
How dangerous are dengue mosquitoes?
Dengue fever is spread by female mosquitoes called Aedes aegypti. The lifespan of these mosquitoes is only one month, but they give birth to 500 to 1,000 mosquitoes in their lifetime. These fish can only fly up to three feet. This is why they only bite on the lower limbs.
Dengue mosquitoes lay eggs in coolers, pots, flower pots, old utensils and tires placed on the roof, water filled in pits. It lays 100 to 300 eggs at a time, which hatch into larvae in 2 to 7 days. After 4 days, they take the form of mosquitoes and start flying after two days.
How long does it take for a dengue mosquito bite to take effect?
The symptoms or effects of dengue are not visible as soon as dengue mosquitoes bite. Its effect can occur after a few days. Dengue symptoms do not appear until about 3 to 5 days after the bite of the Aedes mosquito. According to health experts, dengue mosquitoes only bite in the morning and evening. In the afternoon and at night, they hide in the corners of the house, behind curtains or in damp places. These mosquitoes cannot fly very high and therefore can only bite on the lower limbs, i.e. from the feet to the knees.
Dengue symptoms
high fever
Headache
muscle pain
red rashes
pain behind eyes
Articular pain
swelling
bleeding gums and nose
Dengue prevention measures
1. Wear clothing that completely covers the body.
2. Sleep only with a mosquito net, use mosquito repellent lotion or oil during the day.
3. Do not allow water to accumulate in broken utensils, old tires, pots, flower pots and drums, coolers.
4. Continue to clean the water in the tank from time to time.
5. If symptoms of dengue fever appear, one should immediately go to the hospital for examination and treatment by a good doctor.
Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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