For all those who keep asking what Dengue is and dont know who to use Google...
You catch Dengue Fever from Mosquitoes it is an emerging international epedemic especially in parts of Asia and in some parts of Queensland Australia.
Dengue fever usually starts suddenly with a high fever, rash, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, and muscle and joint pain. The severity of the joint pain has given dengue the name "breakbone fever." Nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite are common. A rash usually appears 3 to 4 days after the start of the fever. The illness can last up to 10 days, but complete recovery can take as long as a month. Older children and adults are usually sicker than young children. The fever effects the immune system so if your body is fighting off a small infection the Dengue fever can be triggered again.
Most dengue infections result in relatively mild illness, but some can progress to dengue hemorrhagic fever. With dengue hemorrhagic fever, the blood vessels start to leak and cause bleeding from the nose, mouth, and gums. Bruising can be a sign of bleeding inside the body. Without prompt treatment, the blood vessels can collapse, causing shock (dengue shock syndrome). Dengue hemorrhagic fever is fatal in about 5 percent of cases, mostly among children and young adults....
Heather is being monitired and now has access to lots of Australian clinics for tropical diseases so please do not fret...I will not die from the serious Dengue hemorrhagic fever !
3 comments:
Pooh. Dengue sounds real bad. I take it Lemsips don't help much?
Only you could get something so urghhh!
Hello my wee bonny lassie sorry it's took so long to put a comment on, I'm not sure if Im doing this right actually (it's an age thing).
Sounds like your having the time of your life - apart from the lurgy thing. You will have to come to Scotland when you've finished your travels (bit of a come down I know, but I can't wait to see you). Speak to you soon xxxxxx
glad to here that its in queensland, nice and close to home
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