Dengue Fever and Its Remedies

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Robin: Hello, Fardin. There are many mosquitoes these days.

Fardin: Yes. I also hear many people talking about dengue.

Robin: Do you know how dengue spreads?

Fardin: Not clearly. I only know that mosquitoes spread it.

Robin: Dengue spreads through the bite of an Aedes mosquito carrying dengue.

Fardin: What are the common signs of dengue?

Robin: A person may have high fever, headache, body pain, feeling sick, or red spots. We should take these signs seriously.

Fardin: Where do these mosquitoes lay eggs?

Robin: They often lay eggs in standing water. Water in buckets, flowerpots, cans, or old tyres can be a problem.

Fardin: How can we stop them from laying eggs?

Robin: We should empty or cover water containers. We should also keep our home and yard clean.

Fardin: How can we protect ourselves from mosquito bites?

Robin: We can use mosquito spray and wear clothes that cover our arms and legs.

Fardin: What should a sick person do?

Robin: The person should see a doctor, rest, and drink a lot of water. A very sick person needs quick medical care.

Fardin: So prevention is very important.

Robin: Exactly. We should keep our area clean and never allow water to stand for long.

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Robin: Hello, Fardin. There are many mosquitoes these days.

Fardin: Yes. I also hear many people talking about dengue. The number grows quickly in the rainy season. We must be careful.

Robin: Do you know how dengue spreads?

Fardin: Not clearly. I only know that mosquitoes spread it.

Robin: Dengue spreads through the bite of an Aedes mosquito carrying dengue. Only female Aedes mosquitoes spread it. They often bite during the day.

Fardin: What are the common signs of dengue?

Robin: A person may have high fever, headache, body pain, feeling sick, or red spots. We should take these signs seriously. Other signs are headache, red spots, and pain behind the eyes.

Fardin: Where do these mosquitoes lay eggs?

Robin: They often lay eggs in standing water. Water in buckets, flowerpots, cans, or old tyres can be a problem. They use clean standing water in pots, tyres, cans, and buckets.

Fardin: How can we stop them from laying eggs?

Robin: We should empty or cover water containers. We should also keep our home and yard clean. We should check our home and yard at least once every week.

Fardin: How can we protect ourselves from mosquito bites?

Robin: We can use mosquito spray and wear clothes that cover our arms and legs. A mosquito net, spray, and long clothes can protect our bodies.

Fardin: What should a sick person do?

Robin: The person should see a doctor, rest, and drink a lot of water. A very sick person needs quick medical care. The patient needs rest and water. A doctor should guide the treatment.

Fardin: So prevention is very important.

Robin: Exactly. We should keep our area clean and never allow water to stand for long. Every family must remove standing water and keep the area clean. This idea is simple and easy to follow.