Dengue
3 new dengue patients admitted to Khulna hospital
Adding to the miseries of its residents, Bangladesh’s Covid hotspot Khulna saw three new dengue hospitalisation cases in the past 24 hours.
A dengue outbreak might totally cause the fragile healthcare system of the district to collapse, which is already battered by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read:Khulna div registers another 40 Covid deaths, 880 cases
The patients have been identified as Sajib, 32, Atish, 4, and Lincon Ghosh, 10. All of them were admitted to Khulna Medical College and Hospital on Monday.
Director Md Rabiul Islam, however, told UNB that the dengue situation is well under control in the district. "We cannot say there is a dengue outbreak in Khulna. However, we are prepared for any situation," he said.
“We have decided to designate two wards in the hospital for dengue patients,” he added.
Read: Covid claims 41 more lives in Khulna division
Meanwhile, Dr Mehedi Newaz of Khulna Medical College and Hospital said that the hospital needs self-separator machines to ensure platelet distribution in the treatment of dengue patients.
“Platelets can be separated from the blood of healthy people and given to dengue-infected people if necessary,” he added.
Anti-dengue drive: City corporations raise Tk 8.6 lakh in fines
Dhaka South City Corporation and Dhaka North City Corporation in separate drives filed 27 cases and fined different houses and establishments Tk 8.57 lakh for breeding Aedes larvae in the city.
The mobile courts led by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) fined 29 buildings Tk 3.84 lakh.
Some 11 mobile courts conducted the drive in Green Road, New Eskaton, Malibagh Bazar, Phool Bagh, West Islambagh, Chawkbazar, Dhalpur, Golapbag, Amulia, Dogar, Kadamtali, South Banasree areas of the city.
During the drive the mobile courts conducted drives at 414 buildings and found Aedes larvae in 29 buildings.
READ: Dengue spike:287 more hospitalized in 24 hrs
Besides, it also warned the owners of 35 houses and under-construction buildings for finding breeding ground of Aedes larvae.
The mobile courts under the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) on Monday conducted drives in different parts of the city and fined Tk 4.73 lakh after finding Aedes mosquito larvae from the houses and establishments.
The mobile courts also filed 27 cases during the drive.
READ: Dengue alert: CU survey team finds Aedes larvae at 15 spots in Chattogram
The mobile court also asked people to follow the health guidelines to combat Covid-19 and follow the DCC mayor's request to “"Every three days, throw away the accumulated water".
Dengue vs. COVID-19: Symptoms, when & where to test, ways of prevention
People are terrified of coronavirus. The number of corona patients in Bangladesh is increasing day by day. Again, dengue has been added as a new terror. So, if you have a fever, how do you know if it is corona or dengue?
Because of the Covid-19 panic, many people are now going to get a corona test if they have a fever. Test results are coming in negative but the fever is not going away. There is growing concern about this dilemma. Fever does not mean that you have corona. Don’t forget that outbreaks of dengue are on the rise. Maybe you have dengue!
Dengue fever and corona symptoms are the same, but how to differentiate?
What are the Symptoms?
Initially, the symptoms of all viral diseases begin with fever. All of them can cause fever, body aches or body aches, nausea, vomiting, nausea, and fatigue. Along with these symptoms, Influenza and corona may have a sore throat and dry cough. The mild symptoms of corona infection are similar to the common flu. But at this time these common symptoms also need to be taken into account and corona should be tested.
Read Dengue vs. Severe Dengue: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
Meanwhile, the symptoms of dengue include severe headache, body aches, pain behind the eyes, body rash. However, the type of dengue changes a little every year. As a result, coughing is not strange. Vomiting, diarrhea may also occur.
However, corona and dengue, both diseases can cause red eyes. Therefore, if the fever rises above 101 degrees Fahrenheit, note the symptoms carefully and inform the doctor in detail. The government's health department is also recommending dengue testing with corona if you have a fever this season.
Keep in mind, dengue and chikungunya are spread through mosquito bites while the coronavirus is spread by sneezing, coughing, and breathing, by touching hands and objects. Covid is more contagious and deadly.
Read Knowing your Covid symptoms can help to make informed decisions
What to do if you have a Fever?
Whatever the reason for the fever, you can take treatment at home first. There is no need to be hospitalized if you have mild symptoms of corona or dengue. However, the person should be separated from everyone in the house.
Drinking enough water, coconut water, homemade fruit juices, soups, liquids will help to boost your weak body. However, the patient should not take any medicine other than paracetamol to reduce fever. Remember, corona or dengue either can cause liver or kidney problems. Therefore, do not take any kind of medicine without the advice of a physician or doctor. Keep track of the amount of urine. Besides, notice the speed of breathing and measure the oxygen saturation too. Eat nutritious food.
Usually, dengue complications start after five to six days of having a fever while corona can also have complications after three to four days of fever. So, you have to stay alert. However, in the case of corona infection, the results of the dengue test may not be accurate. So, it may be necessary to test two or three times. Corona and dengue can make the situation worse if they are together.
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When and Where to Test?
You will not know whether you have Covid or Dengue unless you test. The first thing is to consult a doctor if you have a fever. Not all the fevers are dengue or corona, it can be regular flu too. Due to this, self-testing would not be a good idea. Because, other common causes of fever, such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections, typhoid, flu, etc., remain unknown if you do a self-test for dengue or corona. Patient’s signs, symptoms, and physical examination data are more important than testing. So let the doctor understand first.
The first symptom of dengue is a sudden high fever. Feeling very cold, severe body aches, fatigue, and tiredness. Fever can range from 100 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit. If treatment is not taken immediately, the fever will continue to rise in a rapid way. If these symptoms occur, a doctor's advice should be taken immediately and you might be instructed to get tested.
Dengue tests can be done in any nearby hospital in Dhaka city. For the outside of Dhaka, you can contact district hospitals and hospitals in thana level and private hospitals.
Read COVID-19 Delta variant explained: Things to know about this Coronavirus strain
You already know the Covid-19 symptoms. If you have Covid symptoms, you should consult a doctor. Before that, you can take the test too. Corona tests are being conducted at 120 centers in Dhaka and outside Dhaka. Besides, samples of suspected corona patients are being collected at District Sadar Hospital and Upazila Health Complexes.
Can the Same Patient Effect by Covid and Dengue at a Time?
According to Professor Abdullah, the same patient may have covid and dengue fever. There have already been some cases like that in India. However, there is no standard treatment procedure for patients who have contracted COVID-19 and dengue at the same time. “A finely balanced approach is needed to tackle both the ailments at once”, experts said. Nevertheless, symptomatic treatment is somewhat contradictory therefore the treatment procedure is tricky.
How to Stay Safe from Covid-19 and Dengue?
Prevention is better than cure for both diseases. So, try your best to protect yourself and your family's critical condition. To prevent dengue, keep the inside and surroundings of the house clean, do not allow water to accumulate anywhere. Sleep with a mosquito net. Try to keep the house mosquito-free. And to prevent corona, wash your hands frequently, wear a mask, follow hygiene rules and try to stay at home as much as possible.
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World Health Organizations’ (WHO) slogan to prevent Covid-19 is, “Wear a mask. Save lives.” What is more? WHO directed every person to maintain a safe distance outside of the home and wash/sanitize hands frequently. Even if you have a common cold cough, you have to use a mask and you should not touch your nose. If you sneeze or cough, use a tissue or handkerchief. If there is nothing, cover your face and sneeze and then wash your hands. Although initially skeptical, the use of masks is one of the most effective ways to prevent coronavirus infections, according to health officials in developed countries, including the World Health Organization.
Worsening Dengue: 237 patients hospitalised in 24 hrs
Amid a concerning spike of Aedes mosquito-borne disease, 237 new dengue cases were reported across the country by the health authorities on Sunday morning.
The outbreak of dengue fever with more than 100 dengue patients reported daily for more than a week has sparked new worries as the country’s health services are already overburdened with increasing Covid cases and fatalities.
Of the new dengue cases, 218 were reported in Dhaka while 19 were from outside the capital, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Also read: Dengue vs. Severe Dengue: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
According to the (DGHS), 862 patients are currently receiving treatment at different hospitals across the country.
A vast majority of the dengue patients are from Dhaka as only 34 of them were reported being treated in hospitals outside the capital.
Some 2,895 patients have been admitted to different hospitals with dengue since January and 2,029 of them have been released after they recovered.
The DGHS reported 1,193 dengue cases and three confirmed dengue-related deaths in 2020.
According to official statistics, 101,354 dengue cases and 179 deaths were recorded in Bangladesh in 2019.
Also read: Alarming Dengue surge: 196 more hospitalised in 24 hrs
Dengue fever was first reported in Bangladesh in 2000, claiming 93 lives that year. In the years that followed, the country learned to deal with the disease much better.
The fatalities had almost fallen to zero at one stage, before surging again in 2018, leading to the severe outbreak the following year.
170 more hospitalised with Dengue in 24 hrs
Health authorities reported 170 new dengue cases in 24 hours till Friday morning amid a spike in the Aedes mosquito-borne disease in the country.
Bangladesh has been seeing over 100 dengue patients for a week, adding worries to the country’s health services, already overburdened with growing Covid cases and fatalities.
Of the new cases, 164 were reported in Dhaka while only six from outside Dhaka, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Read: Dengue vs. Severe Dengue: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
According to the (DGHS), 709 patients are currently receiving treatment at different hospitals across the country, while just 30 outside Dhaka.
Some 2,462 patients have been admitted to different hospitals with dengue since January and 1,749 of them have been released after they recovered.
The DGHS reported 1,193 dengue cases and three confirmed dengue-related deaths in 2020.
Read: 143 more dengue cases reported in 24 hrs
According to official statistics, 101,354 dengue cases and 179 deaths were recorded in Bangladesh in 2019.
Dengue fever was first reported in Bangladesh in 2000, claiming 93 lives that year. In the years that followed, the country learned to deal with the disease much better.
The fatalities had almost fallen to zero at one stage, before surging again in 2018, leading to the horrific crisis the following year.
Dengue vs. Severe Dengue: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
Although the symptoms of mosquito-borne dengue fever are similar to those of the flu, the disease can be fatal. From the beginning of the monsoon season, dengue fever patients flock to hospitals and doctors with various symptoms. However, symptoms may include high fever from the first day, severe headache, pain in the eyes, body aches, reddening of the skin, and in some cases, rashes on the skin.
It should be remembered that the fever at this time does not mean only dengue. Other fevers with nearby symptoms are also appearing. In addition to other viral fevers, waterborne typhoid fever is also occurring. Therefore, in case of fever, it is better to take the treatment after confirming the symptoms and, if necessary, examination. With that note, let's know the causes, symptoms, treatment, prevention of dengue.
Read Dengue spike: 123 more patients admitted to hospital in 24 hrs
Dengue vs. Severe Dengue
We should not be sure without any test. But, if a high fever of 40°C or 104°F is accompanied with any 2 of the following symptoms should be suspected as dengue.
- pain behind the eyes
- nausea
- severe headache
- muscle and joint pains
- swollen glands
- vomiting
- rash.
A patient enters the critical phase, usually after 3-7 days after the illness started. During this phase, the fever may drop below 38°C or 100°F. But the potentially fatal complications may start due to respiratory distress, plasma leaking, severe bleeding, or organ impairment, and fluid accumulation. All these can lead to severe dengue. The symptoms may include-
Read Dengue update: 105 more cases reported
- persistent vomiting
- restlessness
- severe abdominal pain
- blood in vomit
- bleeding gums
- rapid breathing
- fatigue
If these symptoms appear, the patient might have a chance to fall into a critical phase. Hence, a close observation becomes obvious for the next 24-28 hours. Furthermore, proper medical care is needed to avoid any complications and risk of death.
Read: Dengue: 25 cases in 24 hours
What Causes Dengue Fever?
Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease spread by Aedes mosquito bites. The mosquito became infected with one of the four viruses closely related to the DENV virus, causing dengue fever. Aedes mosquitoes can be carriers of any one of the four viruses, and as a result, individuals can be infected by that particular virus. The Aedes mosquito can breed in stagnant water inside or outside the house and cannot fly more than 200 meters from its birthplace. However, these mosquitoes do not breed in ponds, ditches, and other reservoirs. This species of mosquito is more active in the morning and in the afternoon after sunset.
How Does the Aedes Mosquito Spread Dengue?
When an infected Aedes mosquito bites a healthy person, the mosquito transmits the dengue virus (one in four viruses) to that person. As a result, when an uninfected mosquito bites the person, the mosquito becomes a carrier of the dengue virus. Thus, it becomes a part of the process of spreading the disease.
The infected mosquito then bites another healthy person, and the disease spreads. A person who has once been infected with dengue can be infected with any one of the four viruses. However, a person who has already been infected with a particular virus cannot be re-infected with that particular virus. However, the symptoms of second-time infection are more severe than the first-time infection.
Read Amid Covid pandemic dengue could worsen: DGHS
According to research, 40 percent of the world's population or 3 billion people live in places where dengue is most likely to be transmitted. Symptoms of dengue fever usually appear 4 to 7 days after a mosquito bite and last for 3 to 7 days. Although dengue fever is a highly contagious disease, it can be easily cured if the symptoms are detected at an early stage.
Therefore, it is very important to know the symptoms of this disease in order to get timely treatment to avoid complications like heart, lung, or liver damage. Also, in some cases, dengue can cause blood pressure to drop drastically, which can lead to injury and even death.
143 more dengue cases reported in 24 hrs
Health authorities reported 143 new dengue cases in the last 24 hours till Tuesday morning amid a spike in the mosquito-borne disease.
Bangladesh has been seeing over 100 dengue patients for the last four days adding worries to the country’s health services, already overburdened with growing Covid cases and fatalities.
Read: Dengue spike: 123 more patients admitted to hospital in 24 hrs
According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), 509 patients are receiving treatment at different hospitals in the capital, while just nine patients were listed outside Dhaka.
Some 1,945 patients have been admitted to different hospitals with dengue since January - 1,433 of them have been released after recovery.
DGHS spokesman and line director Dr. Nazmul Islam suggested testing for dengue as well as corona if someone has high temperature.
He also asked to take medicine on the advice of a registered doctor only in case of treatment. If necessary, one could take treatment by contacting the hotline number of DGHS.
The DGHS reported 1,193 dengue cases and three confirmed dengue-related deaths in 2020.
Read:Dengue update: 105 more cases reported
Official figures state 101,354 dengue cases and 179 deaths were recorded in Bangladesh in 2019.
Dengue fever was first reported in Bangladesh in 2000, claiming 93 lives that year. In the years that followed, the country learned to deal with the disease much better, but it did become endemic. Fatalities almost fell to zero at one stage, before spiking again in 2018, leading to the horrific crisis the following year.
DSCC realises over Tk 1 lakh in fines from 7 buildings, finding Aedes larvae in most of them
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) on Monday found Aedes mosquito larvae in seven houses and under construction buildings during a drive.
After visiting 87 houses and under-construction buildings, ten DSCC mobile court teams fined Tk 1,09500 in seven cases after finding a favourable environment for Aedes mosquito breeding at five of them.
The drive was led by Executive Magistrate Md Haidar Ali, Md Mamun Mia, Md Hasnat Morshed Bhuiyan, Shahin Reza, Md Alamgir Hossain and four of the newly posted executive magistrates in city’s KP Ghosh street, Janatabagh, Raisnagar, Gendaria, Nadipara, and Khilgaon areas.
The magistrates said from next day ten zones under DSCC, ten mobile courts will conduct drives simultaneously to destroy mosquito habitats.
READ: DSCC drive: Aedes larvae found in 5 buildings including DOM-INNO’s
The anti-mosquito drives are being conducted amid a rise in the number of dengue patients with authorities reporting 123 new cases in 24 hours until Monday morning.
For three consecutive days, over 100 patients have been diagnosed with dengue every day adding worries to the country’s health services, already overburdened with growing Covid cases and fatalities.
READ: Destroy aedes-breeding puddles or face penalty, warns LGRD minister
Across Bangladesh, some 468 patients diagnosed with dengue are receiving treatment as of Monday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Most cases have been reported in the capital
Dengue spike: 123 more patients admitted to hospital in 24 hrs
Health authorities said 123 new dengue patients have been admitted to hospital in 24 hours till Monday morning amid a spike in the mosquito-borne disease that spreads mainly during monsoon.
For three consecutive days, over 100 patients have been diagnosed with dengue every day adding worries to the country’s health services, already overburdened with growing Covid cases and fatalities.
Read:Dengue update: 105 more cases reported
Across Bangladesh, some 468 patients diagnosed with dengue are receiving treatment as of Monday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Most cases have been reported in the capital.
DGHS reports 460 patients are receiving treatment at different hospitals in the capital, while just eight patients were listed outside Dhaka.
Also of the new patients 120 were admitted to the government and private hospitals across Dhaka.
Some 1,802 patients have been admitted to different hospitals with dengue since January – 1,331 of them have been released after recovery.
Read:104 more dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hrs
Dengue fever was first reported in Bangladesh in 2000, claiming 93 lives that year. In the years that followed, the country learned to deal with the disease much better, but it did become endemic. Fatalities almost fell to zero at one stage, before spiking again in 2018, leading to the horrific crisis the following year.
Dengue update: 105 more cases reported
Amid a rise in the number of dengue patients, authorities reported 105 more new cases in 24 hours until Sunday morning.
Across Bangladesh, some 460 patients diagnosed with dengue are receiving treatment for the disease as of Sunday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The vast majority of them are in the capital.
DGHS reports 454 patients are receiving treatment at different hospitals in the capital, while just six patients were listed outside Dhaka.
Also read: 104 more dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hrs
Some 1,679 patients have been admitted to different hospitals with dengue since January - 1216 of them have been released after recovery.
The recent spike in dengue cases has added to the burden on healthcare providers as the country continues to grapple with the devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
DGHS spokesman and line director Dr. Nazmul Islam suggested testing for dengue as well as corona if someone has high temperature.
He also asked to take medicine on the advice of a registered doctor only in case of treatment. If necessary, one could take treatment by contacting the hotline number of DGHS.
Also read: Amid Covid pandemic dengue could worsen: DGHS
The DGHS reported 1,193 dengue cases and three confirmed dengue-related deaths in 2020. It marked a dramatic and largely unexplained drop from the previous year, which was the worst year on record for dengue in the country.
Official figures state 101,354 dengue cases and 179 deaths were recorded in Bangladesh in 2019.
Dengue fever was first reported in Bangladesh in 2000, claiming 93 lives that year. In the years that followed, the country learned to deal with the disease much better, but it did become endemic. Fatalities almost fell to zero at one stage, before spiking again in 2018, leading to the horrific crisis the following year.