Children should be covered properly with full-sleeved clothes. Children, especially infants, are more prone to dengue because they don’t have a fully developed immune system. Dengue fever is on the rise in India at present. According to official data shared by the Municipal Corporation Department, more than 3,000 cases of dengue and one death have…
Team India opener Shubman Gill has now been hospitalized in Chennai according to reports on Tuesday. The World No. 2-ranked ODI batter has been suffering from dengue since the Indian cricket team arrived in Chennai ahead of their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Australia on Sunday. According to Cricbuzz website, Gill’s platelet count…
It is rich in enzymes like Papain and Chymopapain that help in digestion and keep your digestive tract healthy. People with dengue symptoms are often treated with papaya leaf juice. Papaya, a widely cultivated crop globally, is gaining recognition not only for its delicious fruits but also for its diverse medicinal applications rooted in both…
Paracetamol can be taken when the patient has symptoms like high fever, body aches or vomiting. According to health experts, even though paracetamol does not affect the platelet count of dengue patients, taking it for a long time can cause various side effects. Amid the rising cases of dengue cases in India, health experts have…
Lucknow is witnessing a surge in demand for coconut water. Coconut water intake is one of the most popular choices as it has a reputation for being the remedy for low platelet count. The city of Lucknow has been grappling with the sudden surge in Dengue cases with 20 to 25 new cases being reported…
Papaya is one of the excellent additions to your Dengue recovery diet. Increase the intake of lean meat, poultry, beans, lentils and spinach to recover from dengue Dengue cases are on the rise in the country. Many of the cases are mild, but there are people who are experiencing severe symptoms like haemorrhagic fever and…
A coalition of institutions from dengue-endemic countries aims to deliver a new treatment for dengue from repurposed drugs and combinations within 5 years, according to a comment published in The Lancet Global Health journal. The mission of the alliance, The Dengue Alliance, is to accelerate research and development and deliver dengue therapeutics through an inclusive…
In recent years, dengue fever has emerged as a growing public health concern in various parts of the world, causing widespread outbreaks and posing a serious threat to communities. This mosquito-borne viral infection, transmitted primarily by the Aedes mosquito, has the potential to lead to severe flu-like symptoms, and in some cases, can escalate to…
Dengue is a viral infection caused by DENV and transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. (Image: Shutterstock) Globally, the incidence of dengue is on the rise over the years, with a corresponding increase in disease severity and fatality. The Dengue virus could become more virulent due to increasing temperatures, according to a…
Monsoon season can be rejuvenating but it also brings many diseases. This happens due to a sudden change in temperature, humidity, unsanitary surroundings and contaminated water being clogged up at places, giving rise to bacteria and viruses to form a habitat for mosquitos.The rainy season not only affects adults but it also spells trouble for…