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Dengue Fever

A Serious Mosquito-Borne Disease

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Symptoms

1. High Fever (39–40°C)

• Body aches
• Headache
• Symptoms usually last 4–5 days

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2. Bleeding Symptoms

• Black stool
• Vomiting
• Red spots or bleeding under the skin

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3. Enlarged Liver

• Tenderness or pain
• Around the right upper abdomen

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4. Abnormal Blood Circulation

• Shock symptoms may occur during the fever reduction stage
• Restlessness
• Cold hands and feet
• Bluish lips
• Weak and rapid pulse
• Low blood pressure

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Treatment

1. Fever Reduction

The recommended medication is Paracetamol.

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2. Fluid Replacement

• Drink oral rehydration solutions frequently
• Especially in patients with severe dehydration

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3. Close Monitoring

If the patient develops:

• Restlessness
• Cold hands and feet
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Palpitations
• Dizziness or fainting

During the fever reduction period, seek immediate medical attention.

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4. Blood Tests

Platelet count and hematocrit tests are necessary to evaluate fluid replacement treatment.

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Prevention

1. Environmental Control

Eliminate mosquito breeding sites such as:

• Standing water areas
• Water containers
• Flower vases
• Ponds and stagnant water sources

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2. Personal Protection

• Wear long-sleeved clothing
• Wear long pants
• Apply mosquito repellent
• Use mosquito nets

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3. Chemical Control

• Use larvicide sand (Abate)
• Apply mosquito larva control agents in water containers
• Spray insecticides around homes and breeding areas

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Contact Information

Tel. 0-2910-1600 ext. 1000, 1057 (Internal Medicine Center)

Website: www.kasemrad.co.th/Prachachuen

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Kasemrad Prachachuen Hospital