What happens when a person gets bitten by an Aedes mosquito carrying the dengue virus?
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Gets bitten and infected with dengue virus
Takes at least one week to recover from symptoms
Infected person begins experiencing dengue fever symptoms
Develops viremia, a condition where there is a high level of dengue virus in blood
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Symptoms that accompany dengue fever:
High fever
Migraine
Body ache
Nausea and vomiting
Eye pain (typically behind the eyes)
Rashes
There is no cure or specific treatment for dengue fever.
While most people recover from the symptoms on their own, there is a chance that the dengue fever will develop into severe dengue.
This occurs when your blood vessels become damaged and leaky, and your platelet count drops — it could lead to shock, internal bleeding, and organ failure.
Warning signs of severe dengue include
IMPORTANT!If you experience any of these symptoms, make sure you seek immediate medical attention.
Can a person who was previously infected with dengue contract the virus again?
Yes, a person can suffer from dengue multiple times. In fact, research has shown that a second dengue infection can be more life-threatening than the first.
Here’s how to protect yourself from Aedes mosquitoes and dengue fever:
Check around the house once or twice a week to eliminate stagnant water in possible breeding locations, such as flower pots, watering cans, drains, pails, and more
Spray your household with mosquito aerosol spray, like Shieldtox 8-H Nights, especially during the cooler hours of the morning or night
Install mosquito netting on windows and doors to offer protection from not only Aedes mosquitoes, but also other insects
Apply mosquito repellent whenever you head out, especially if you’ll be doing outdoor activities