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Dengue haemorrhagic fever is a viral disease spread by the Aedes
mosquito. Its greatest danger is the possible ___1___
of a bleeding tendency which can result in shock an death.
Dengue ___2___
as a mild illness with symptoms resembling flu, such as high
fever, a cold or cough, muscle and bone aches or abdominal pain.
At this ___3___, it's hard
to distinguish dengue from other illnesses. But most people ___4___
spontaneously after about a week.
In some, a bleeding tendency may develop with bleeding into
the skin which may ___5___
as a rash of tiny red spots, or as bruising. Some experience
nosebleeds and bleeding gums. Others may vomit blood or even
pass black stools.
Dengue should be ___6___
immediately in anyone with high fever and a bleeding tendency.
There may be no obvious external bleeding. The person may only
be drowsy or restless, with cold, clammy skin and a rapid, weak
pulse. If ___7___, death can
occur.
If you are often bitten by mosquitoes, and ___8___
if you live in an area where there has been a dengue ___9___,
look out for a bleeding tendency when you seem to have a cold or
flu. Do not doctor-hop ! Dengue is difficult to ___10___
in its early stage. See the same doctor again if you feel worse
after a couple of days, and he will be more likely to suspect
dengue. |
