2023-04-15 10:44:26
Saturday – 24 Ramadan 1444 AH – April 15, 2023 AD
Madrid: «Asharq Al-Awsat»
Health officials on the Spanish island of Ibiza have issued an alert following detecting several cases of dengue fever.
Island officials spoke regarding the infection in a statement following six German tourists were reported to have been infected between May and November last year, raising fears of an outbreak as the tourist season approaches, according to The Independent.
Dengue is an infection spread by mosquitoes. According to the National Health Service in Britain, it is not usually a serious disease and often improves on its own.
Some people develop a more severe form of dengue, but this is rare.
You can contract dengue if you are bitten by a mosquito carrying the virus.
Dengue is most often found in parts of Africa, Asia, Central and South America, the Caribbean, the Pacific Islands, and some southern parts of North America. It is also found in Europe, including Croatia, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and Madeira.
What are the symptoms of dengue fever?
After being bitten by an infected mosquito, symptoms will usually begin to appear following four to 10 days.
Some of the symptoms are similar to those of the flu.
Symptoms include high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, joint and muscle pain, nausea and swollen glands.
You should also look for a blotchy rash consisting of flat or slightly raised spots, which can affect large areas of the body.
It is advised to seek medical advice if you develop symptoms of dengue while you are travelling.
Is there a cure for dengue fever?
There is currently no cure for the disease, but you can relieve symptoms by getting rest, drinking plenty of fluids and taking “paracetamol” to lower your temperature or relieve any pain.
If you are traveling to an area where dengue fever is present, it is advised to wear clothing that covers your arms and legs, especially in the early morning and early evening. It is also recommended to spray insect repellent on your skin, and to close windows and doors whenever possible. It is also recommended to sleep under a “mosquito net” treated with insecticides.
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