Dengue can hit you in the summers too
Dengue, the dreaded mosquito-borne viral disease has become one of the worst ordeals for the country. Also referred to as ‘break bone fever’ or ‘dandy fever’ in some regions, it is caused by a family of viruses and transmitted by the Aedes mosquitoes. The onset of dengue fever is sudden, with initial symptoms being benign, but they may get severe with time. It may take three to seven, or sometimes even fifteen days for the symptoms of the disease to show up. Common symptoms range from fever, headache, joint and muscle pain, to swollen lymph nodes along with rashes. Recovery from dengue fever generally takes place within a week, unless the condition gets severe. Dengue can be life-threatening if the condition gets critical. Dengue is no longer restricted only to the monsoon season, with sporadic cases of the disease being reported during summers as well. Delhi has recorded 600+ cases of dengue already this year and the number is only expected to go up. Dengue caus...