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A detailed medical flowchart about Dengue Fever organized into three main sections: Precautions, Symptoms, and Treatment. The flowchart starts at the top with a bold title "DENGUE FEVER - Complete Guide" with a mosquito icon. SECTION 1 - PRECAUTIONS (left column, green color theme): - Avoid mosquito bites (use repellents, wear full sleeves) - Eliminate stagnant water (flower pots, tyres, coolers) - Use mosquito nets and screens - Wear light-colored, full-body clothing - Keep surroundings clean and dry - Use insecticide-treated nets SECTION 2 - SYMPTOMS (center column, orange/red color theme): Flows from "Exposure to Aedes aegypti mosquito" → Incubation 4-7 days → then splits into: MILD DENGUE: - High fever (104°F) - Severe headache - Pain behind eyes (retro-orbital) - Muscle and joint pain (breakbone fever) - Nausea and vomiting - Skin rash (erythematous) - Mild bleeding (nose, gums, petechiae) Symptoms last 3-10 days WARNING SIGNS (red box): - Severe abdominal pain - Persistent vomiting - Bleeding gums or nose - Fatigue, restlessness → SEVERE DENGUE (DHF): - Shock - Pleural effusion - Hemorrhage - Can be fatal SECTION 3 - TREATMENT (right column, blue color theme): NO SPECIFIC ANTIVIRAL: - Rest and supportive care - Oral rehydration / IV fluids - Paracetamol for fever and pain - AVOID: Aspirin, Ibuprofen, NSAIDs (increase bleeding risk) - Monitor platelet count daily - Hospitalization if warning signs appear - Blood transfusion if severe bleeding Bottom box: "SEEK EMERGENCY CARE immediately if warning signs appear" Clean, professional medical infographic style with clear arrows, boxes, and color coding. Easy to read typography.
Dengue Fever - Quick Reference
Precautions
- Eliminate standing water (mosquito breeding sites): flower pots, tyres, coolers, tanks
- Use mosquito repellents containing DEET or picaridin
- Wear full-sleeve, light-colored clothing, especially during dawn and dusk
- Use mosquito nets and window/door screens
- Apply insecticides in and around the home
- Community-level mosquito control is the most effective prevention
Symptoms
| Mild Dengue | Severe Dengue (DHF) |
|---|---|
| High fever (up to 104°F) | Severe abdominal pain |
| Severe headache | Persistent vomiting |
| Retro-orbital (behind-eye) pain | Bleeding gums/nose, petechiae |
| Muscle, bone, joint pain ("breakbone fever") | Pleural effusion |
| Erythematous rash | Shock / circulatory collapse |
| Nausea, vomiting | Hemorrhage (can be fatal) |
| Mild nose/gum bleed, bruising |
Treatment
- No specific antiviral exists - treatment is supportive
- Rest and adequate fluid intake (oral or IV rehydration)
- Paracetamol (acetaminophen) for fever and pain control
- AVOID: Aspirin, Ibuprofen, NSAIDs - these increase bleeding risk
- Monitor platelet count and hematocrit daily from Day 3 of illness
- Hospitalize immediately if warning signs appear
- Blood transfusion may be needed in severe hemorrhagic cases
Emergency: Go to the hospital immediately if you experience severe belly pain, persistent vomiting, bleeding, extreme tiredness, or restlessness - these are warning signs of severe dengue.