Don't be careless; beware of dengue fever.

Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is a disease transmitted through the bite of a mosquito called Aedes aegypti, which can attack all ages. This disease is still a public health problem in Indonesia. This viral infection can cause the platelet count to drop to very low levels. Which then causes blood vessels to become constricted and fluid leaks so that blood enters the body cavity and causes bleeding in the ears, nose, or skin, which can be fatal if not treated as early as possible. Symptoms of dengue fever to watch out for: Among the most important symptoms of dengue fever are noodles. 1. Sudden fever reaching up to 39 degrees Celsius. 2. Fever persists continuously for 2–7 days and then subsides quickly. Other common symptoms are 1. Pain in the head, behind the eyes, muscles, and bones 2. Fever chills 3. Weakness 4. A red rash or red spots appear. 5. Difficulty swallowing food and drink 6. Nausea and vomiting 7. Nosebleeds If you experience the symptoms of dengue fever described above, you will go through the following stages of dengue fever: Early phase: The most common symptom of exposure to dengue fever in the early stages is high fever. High-fever dengue fever is often accompanied by flushing of the face, skin, body, muscles, and headaches. Critical phase: This phase is characterized by a decrease in body temperature until it reaches normal. However, patients are at greatest risk of experiencing blood vessel leaks. In the critical phase of this disease, the body temperature drops and the body feels cold, even though the sufferer appears to be recovering. However, you have to be careful at this stage because dengue shock syndrome can occur, which can be life-threatening. Recovery Phase: dengue fever patients experience fever again. However, this condition is a recovery phase where the platelet count of dengue fever patients slowly rises and returns to normal. Establish a diagnosis of dengue fever. A physical examination and laboratory blood tests are needed to diagnose dengue fever. A physical examination is carried out to look for clinical signs, such as a high fever and signs of plasma leakage. A patch test may also be done to look for petechiae (small red spots) on the inside of the hand. Blood tests are carried out to detect white blood cells and red blood cells, as well as dengue virus antigens and antibodies. Dengue prevention One step to prevent dengue fever is vaccination. This will prevent family members from contracting dengue fever. Health experts recommend this vaccine for people between the ages of 9 and 45, especially those living in tropical and subtropical areas. The vaccine is given in three doses over a period of 12 months. Other efforts that can be taken are: mosquito nest destruction (PSN) in the 3M Plus environment, namely: Drain and clean water reservoirs regularly. Close the water reservoir tightly. Recycle or use items that can collect rainwater. Plus, preventing mosquito bites and breeding: Maintain fish that eat mosquito larvae. Plant mosquito-repellent plants. Sleep using a mosquito net. Install wire mesh in the ventilation holes. Use repellent or anti-mosquito lotion. Do not hang clothes that have been worn. Install ovitrap, lavitrap, and mosquito traps. Larvacidation occurs in places that are difficult to drain or close. By knowing some of the facts about dengue fever above, we hope to increase public awareness and attention to dengue fever. Come on, immediately consult a specialist at Hermina Daan Mogot Hospital.