Srinagar: Health columnist Dr Tasaduk Hussain Itoo attended Continuing Medical Education(CME) on Resurgence of Dengue Fever, organized by American College of Physicians (USA).
In a statement issued today, Dr Tasaduk said that Dengue fever is emerging as a global public health concern and the incidence of dengue has increased dramatically since recent years. He said that dengue fever is a viral infection transmitted by special types of mosquitoes, causing various signs and symptoms including alteration in blood platelet levels. “Mosquitoes that carry dengue fever most often feed during the day, usually in the early morning and late afternoon hours.”, he said. “Staying indoors during those times, keeping the air conditioning on, and keeping screen doors and windows closed; taking steps to cover one’s skin and wearing full-bodied clothing; eliminating containers that hold standing water around or near the outside of one’s home are important dengue prevention strategies”, he added. “While there is no specific treatment for dengue fever and most people recover with general supportive care in about two weeks, the risks of developing bleeding problems or complications caused by the infection warrant medical care”, Dr Itoo said.
