Blood in vomiting or stool<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nSo if a patient recognises any of these symptoms, close observation for the next 24-48 hours is required in the hospital.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nTests to diagnose dengue fever:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Virological test:<\/b> This type of test discerns the elements of the virus. The virus can be detected by testing the virus-produced protein.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Serological test:<\/b> The test determines antibodies in the blood to confirm a past or recent infection.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Based on the results of these dengue tests, a doctor may start the treatment. The treatment options generally followed in case of severe dengue symptoms are:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Medications<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nFever reducers and pain killers are usually given to reduce the symptoms of dengue fever. These medications can help lower fever and ease your pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Transfusion to replace blood loss<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nA patient with dengue fever may require platelet transfusion if his platelet count is less than 10,000. Platelet count in a typical person is between 150,000 and 250,000 per microliter of blood.<\/span><\/p>\nIt is estimated that around 10 to 20% of dengue patients with severe symptoms see critically low levels of platelet count, particularly below 20,000. In that case, they are likely to receive platelet transfusion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMoreover, the treatment can also include fluid therapy as dehydration commonly occurs in dengue patients.<\/span><\/p>\nBesides these treatment options, dengue prevention is vital to reduce the chances of getting dengue again.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Dengue prevention\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\nIn order to protect yourself from dengue infection, you should avoid getting mosquito bites. To prevent mosquito bites, there are several methods you can use.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Lesser skin exposure<\/b>: Wear long pants and shirts to cover your skin to reduce the chances of bites. Always step out after wearing full clothes to avoid mosquito bites.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Personal hygiene:<\/b> Take care of your personal hygiene when you are infected with any virus as you are more prone to get other illnesses. Always carry a hand sanitizer to keep germs at bay.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Disinfect stagnant wate<\/b>r: Aedes mosquitoes, which transmit dengue, prefer to breed in clean, stagnant water. Keep water covered at all times. Moreover, use a proper disinfectant if necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n