Yes, a person can suffer from dengue multiple times. In fact, research has shown that a second dengue infection can be more life-threatening than the first.
Have you been noticing more mosquitoes flying around lately?
If you’re getting mosquito bites more frequently than usual, there’s a very good reason for this.
It’s monsoon season!
Typically, we experience the heaviest rainfall in Malaysia from November to March, during the northeast monsoon.
With puddles of water everywhere, it’s easier for mosquitoes to breed. This means that there will be more Aedes mosquitoes around, increasing the risk of dengue transmission.
What happens when a person gets bitten by an Aedes mosquito carrying the dengue virus?
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Day 1
Gets bitten and infected with dengue virus
Day 9 & beyond
Takes at least one week to recover from symptoms
Day 8-9
Infected person begins experiencing dengue fever symptoms
Day 4-5
Develops viremia, a condition where there is a high level of dengue virus in blood
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Symptoms that accompany dengue fever:
High fever
Migraine
Body ache
Nausea and vomiting
Eye pain (typically behind the eyes)
Rashes
There is no cure or specific treatment for dengue fever.
While most people recover from the symptoms on their own, there is a chance that the dengue fever will develop into severe dengue.
This occurs when your blood vessels become damaged and leaky, and your platelet count drops — it could lead to shock, internal bleeding, and organ failure.
Warning signs of severe dengue include
- High fever
- Severe stomach pain
- Persistent vomiting
- Bleeding from your gums or nose
- Blood in your urine, stools, or vomit
- Bleeding under the skin, which might look like bruising
- Difficult or rapid breathing
- Fatigue or restlessness
IMPORTANT!If you experience any of these symptoms, make sure you seek immediate medical attention.
Can a person who was previously infected with dengue contract the virus again?
Here’s how to protect yourself from Aedes mosquitoes and dengue fever:
Check around the house once or twice a week to eliminate stagnant water in possible breeding locations, such as flower pots, watering cans, drains, pails, and more
Spray your household with mosquito aerosol spray, like Shieldtox 8-H Nights, especially during the cooler hours of the morning or night
Install mosquito netting on windows and doors to offer protection from not only Aedes mosquitoes, but also other insects
Apply mosquito repellent whenever you head out, especially if you’ll be doing outdoor activities
