In fact, dengue fever red spots have special characteristics and are accompanied by different symptoms from other diseases such as typhoid and measles.
SERAMBINEWS.COM – In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, many people have a fever.
So, will the fever always be associated with the corona virus or covid-19.
Know that fever can also be caused dengue fever dengue (DHF).
The discharge of red spots on several parts of the body is one of the symptoms of DHF (typical dengue hemorrhagic fever.
Inevitably, as soon as red spots appear on the skin, many people rush to conclude that they are related dengue fever.
In fact, dengue fever red spots have special characteristics and are accompanied by different symptoms from other diseases such as typhoid and measles.
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Launching the book Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever, Diseases & Prevention Methods (2008) by Oktri Hastuti, the characteristics of DHF besides the appearance of red spots on the skin, include:
High fever
Experiencing nosebleeds or bleeding gums
Cough, runny nose, or respiratory problems
Sore throat when swallowing
Pain in muscles, bones, or joints
Sometimes the liver, spleen, lymph nodes are swollen
In severe conditions, shock occurs
If you see or feel the symptoms of this disease transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, it’s time to raise awareness about DHF.
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In addition, also pay attention to the characteristics of DHF or red spots dengue fever which appear on the skin as follows:
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