Mosquito prevention is also needed in autumn. We can do this to prevent dengue fever! Prevent mosquitoes from biting you

It is the transitional season between autumn and rainfall. With the change in temperature and increase in rainfall, the Aedes albopictus has entered its active period, which is the peak period for dengue fever. Dengue fever is an acute infectious disease. The peak period for dengue fever is from May to October every year. It not only affects the blood, nervous, circulatory and other systems, but also causes liver damage, and severe cases can be life-threatening.

To prevent the occurrence of dengue fever, let us learn about the insect-borne infectious disease - dengue fever with Shimen County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital.

1. What is dengue fever?

Dengue fever is an acute mosquito-borne infectious disease caused by dengue virus and is one of the most widely spread mosquito-borne infectious diseases in the world.

Dengue fever is mainly spread by mosquitoes. When the weather gets cooler, mosquitoes prefer to fly into warm indoors, making people more likely to be bitten. Moreover, the main dengue fever spreader is the Aedes mosquito (which has white stripes on its body and feet, commonly known as the "flower mosquito" or "flower-legged mosquito").

This type of mosquito needs to store nutrients for laying eggs in the autumn, so it bites people more frequently and sucks more blood. Autumn in the south is still the peak season for dengue fever until November.

2. Dengue fever has several "obvious" symptoms, please pay attention:

Sudden high fever, three pains, three redness, and rash

1. Sudden high fever

The body temperature can rise to 39 or 40 degrees Celsius within 24 to 36 hours.

2. Three Reds

Red face, red neck, and red chest.

3. Three pains

Severe headache, joint pain all over the body, and muscle aches.

4. Skin rash

A congestive rash or a punctate hemorrhagic rash may appear on the limbs, trunk, head, or face.

3. How to effectively prevent dengue fever?

1. Clear the stagnant water. It is difficult to lay eggs without water.

Change the water and wash the bottles of aquatic plants regularly (at least once a week). Do not allow water to accumulate in the bottom of the flower pot. Clean up accumulated water in air conditioners, water dispenser trays, etc. promptly. Put used containers in a covered trash can or turn them upside down in a rainproof place.

2. Install screen windows and screen doors

Install screens on windows and doors and keep them closed to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home.

3. Use mosquito nets

The use of mosquito nets is encouraged in households, especially in seasons and areas with high mosquito activity.

4. Apply mosquito repellent

When going out, apply mosquito repellent or apply mosquito repellent stickers, wear light-colored clothing, long sleeves and long pants to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. In addition, you can use mosquito coils, aerosols and other household hygienic insecticides to prevent and kill mosquitoes.

5. Improve personal hygiene

Keep your body clean, take a shower and change clothes frequently, and avoid staying in places where mosquitoes are active.

4. How to deal with mosquito bites

If you are bitten accidentally, you should deal with it as soon as possible to avoid excessive scratching and infection. The treatment of common mosquito bites is mainly to relieve itching. You can apply cooling oil, wind oil and other anti-itching and anti-inflammatory products; if you have symptoms such as fever, rash and infection, you should go to the hospital in time.

Hunan Medical Chat Special Author: Shu Yanjing from Shimen County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital

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(Edited by ZS)