How is Dengue Fever Different from Covid 19??
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Department of Medicine by the Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health revealed that Dengue fever symptoms are high fever for 2-7 days, rash, red face, headache, aches, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain. Some people may have black or bloody stools if severe. Small red hemorrhagic spots may be seen on the skin, often with no cough or runny nose. If you have difficulty breathing or pneumonia
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But COVID-19 will have low to high fever. Body aches, sore throat, dry cough or mucus, runny nose, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing. Severe pneumonia, vomiting and diarrhea in some cases No bleeding spots were found on the skin. Parents should be aware of the symptoms, if any of these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention.
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Dr. Adisai Phattatang, Director of the Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, Department of Medical Services, added that Causes of Dengue Fever Caused by infection with dengue virus, there are 4 species, namely DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3 and DENV-4, with Aedes mosquitoes as vectors. The new 2019 strain (SARS-CoV-2) can be transmitted from person to person through droplets, phlegm, saliva, through contact with the conjunctiva, nose, and mouth, but in the case of an outbreak at the same time, there will be a chance to find infected patients. COVID-19 and dengue fever critically ill patients with dengue hemorrhagic fever There will be lymph leaking out of the veins. cause shock which if not receiving water substitutes in a timely manner It will cause prolonged shock, leading to liver failure, kidney failure and other organ failure, leading to death. For COVID-19, “Omicron” in some patients may have symptoms similar to dengue hemorrhagic fever. In particular, high fever, vomiting or diarrhea may occur. A history of close contact with COVID patients during 7 – 10 days and doing ATK by yourself will help screening and isolating the disease. In isolated cases, blood tests such as complete blood count and NS-1 protein determination of dengue virus are performed. especially during the first 3 days of fever
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will help diagnose dengue fever Suspected Danger Signs He had dengue in a critical period. and have a chance to go into shock, including severe abdominal pain restless or abnormal crying in babies, cold hands and feet, less urine output Must be taken to the hospital immediately. In a case with a high fever for 2-3 days without coughing clear snot should be taken to the hospital for examination for the doctor to diagnose or send a blood test to monitor dengue fever before entering the crisis period As for the treatment of dengue fever, there is currently no antiviral drug.
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for dengue Treatment is symptomatic. If you have a fever, wipe yourself and take paracetamol to reduce fever only. Do not use aspirin, ibuprofen. If the patient has little food intake, milk, fruit juice or mineral water may be given along with covid-19
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If the symptoms are not severe Palliative treatment will be given according to symptoms. when you have a fever or headache to take medicine to reduce fever Most of them will have a fever for less than 2-3 days and will gradually improve. If you have runny nose, take decongestants as needed. or if the mucus is thick green In older children, the nose can be rinsed with saline. If there is a cough, take cough medicine according to the symptoms. and frequent sips of warm water If fever is higher than 39°C, panting faster than usual, dimpled chest, flared nose wings, cyanotic breath, fingertip oxygen level less than 94%, drowsiness, not suckling, not eating, vomiting or vomiting continuously. Should the child be rushed to the hospital according to the right or Hospitals in the area of responsibility