Why do platelets decrease when you have dengue fever?
Human blood is a mixture of components. It carries specialised cells that serve different functions – such as transporting oxygen, fighting infections, and more.
Dengue rashes may appear on your skin as red spots during a dengue fever infection. It often starts on the arms and legs and may spread to other parts of the body.
Human blood is a mixture of components. It carries specialised cells that serve different functions – such as transporting oxygen, fighting infections, and more.
Dengue fever, also known as “breakbone fever,” is known for common symptoms such
as fever, aches (around the eyes or joints), nausea, and more. But did you know that
dengue may also develop into serious conditions that may require hospitalisation?
It is easy to confuse the typical symptoms of dengue with the symptoms of other tropical diseases. So, how can you tell the difference between dengue, Chikungunya, malaria, Zika or other viruses like flu or even COVID-19?
Dengue survivors face post-dengue symptoms for weeks or even months. Learn how it disrupts daily life and why prevention is the best defence.