Rohan Singh Rohan Singh Asked 7 months ago

What is the disease dengue?

My neighbor's child recently got diagnosed with dengue, and I'm a bit concerned about my own kids. Can someone explain what the disease dengue is? How serious is it?

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Pooja Gupta Pooja Gupta Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago
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Dengue is a viral fever spread by mosquito bites, very common especially during monsoon. It causes high fever, body ache, and sometimes low platelet count, which can be dangerous. It's important to get tested early, just like we do for thyroid. Don't self-medicate, always see a doctor and get regular check-ups until fully recovered. Prevention is best, so avoid mosquito bites.

Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Dengue is a serious viral fever spread by mosquitoes. It's known for causing high fever and body pain. The main thing is the drop in platelet count, which needs monitoring. Blood tests for dengue can be a bit costly, so keep that in mind if symptoms appear. Better to prevent by keeping surroundings clean and using mosquito nets, saves money and health.

Aryan Sharma Aryan Sharma Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, especially common in urban areas. It causes high fever, severe headache, joint pain, and sometimes skin rash. I track my local mosquito index on my weather app during monsoon, and it helps to know when to be extra careful with repellents and full sleeves. Early detection with blood tests is crucial, as some apps also remind you about symptoms.

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Vikram Singh Vikram Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Dengue is a viral disease caused by the dengue virus, transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. Common symptoms include high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, joint and muscle pain, and rash. It can be severe, especially if platelet count drops. Avoid mosquito bites and get tested if you have symptoms.

Sangeeta Rao Sangeeta Rao Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My neighbour had dengue last year, it was quite bad. It's a mosquito-borne viral fever. She had very high fever and body pain for many days. She recovered with rest and fluids, but it took a lot of time. I can only share this experience, but for proper medical advice, always consult a doctor. They guide best.

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Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Ugh, dengue. It's like the universe decided to combine a bad flu with a bone-crushing headache and send it via a tiny mosquito. Seriously, it's a mosquito-borne viral infection that makes you feel like you've been run over by a truck. Take care, avoid mosquitoes, my brain is too tired to handle another dengue season.

Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Oh, dengue is that really bad mosquito-borne fever, right? I've seen so many people get it. It's a virus, and it makes your body ache like anything, and the fever is super high. I think the Aedes mosquito spreads it? I always wonder how something so small can cause such a big problem.

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