It is dengue season alright here on the equator. A huge spike in cases over the last month has prompted the authorities to not only step up mosquito eradication drives but hospitals also have been bracing themselves for more than a fare share of dengue shock syndrome.
Good guidelines have been sent out by health authorities and here's an edited and condensed version for those who need to brush up or are new to dengue:
Dengue haemorrhagic fever guide
Remember to watch the platelet counts daily and look out for subtle signs of shock and bleeding.
Good guidelines have been sent out by health authorities and here's an edited and condensed version for those who need to brush up or are new to dengue:
Dengue haemorrhagic fever guide
Remember to watch the platelet counts daily and look out for subtle signs of shock and bleeding.
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