What should you know about facts about dengue mosquito?

Dengue virus is transmitted when an infected mosquito bites a person. Mosquitoes that spread dengue often bite during daylight as well as around dawn or dusk, so night-time protection alone is not enough. Dengue Fever can begin with a fever and headache, followed by muscle aches, joint pain, chills, nausea, or a rash. Easy bruising or bleeding needs medical attention. Symptoms can overlap with other infections, so exposure history and examination help guide testing.

Use an approved insect repellent, wear clothing that covers the skin, and use screens or air conditioning where available. Remove standing water from containers around the home because mosquitoes can breed in small amounts of water. If fever develops after possible exposure, rest, drink fluids, and arrange a GP Consultation. Tell the clinician about travel or residence in an area where dengue occurs and avoid mosquito bites while ill.

Seek urgent help for severe abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, bleeding from the nose or gums, easy bruising, marked drowsiness, breathing difficulty, fainting, or inability to drink. Warning signs can appear as fever starts to settle, so continued observation matters. Do not self-treat with medicines that may increase bleeding risk; ask a clinician or pharmacist what is suitable.

Ask whether dengue testing is appropriate, which fever medicines are suitable, how to prevent mosquito bites at home, and which changes require emergency care.