13 Symptoms Of Dengue Fever In Babies, Causes & Treatment

Dengue fever in babies and toddlers is a viral infection caused by four types of dengue virus. The illness is usually found in tropical and subtropical countries. It can be severe in babies and toddlers if they are born to mothers having dengue (1). You should be observant of the dengue symptoms in children because they can be easily confused with other illnesses. Although it can be cured at home, proper diagnosis by a healthcare professional is crucial for the prevention of further potential complications. Also, you should take steps to stop the spread of the infection. Read the post to understand more about dengue fever in babies, its symptoms, treatment, and ways to keep children safe from mosquito-borne diseases.

What Causes Dengue And How Does It Spread?
The dengue virus is mainly transmitted by the Aedes aegypti species of female mosquitoes. These species of mosquitoes are also responsible for Zika virus infection,i, chikungunyai, and yellow feveri.  Dengue infection can be caused by four serotypes of dengue virus, including DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3, and DENV-4.

Continue reading to learn more about dengue fever, written by Dr Bisny T. Joseph.

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November 26, 2024

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Dr Bisny T. Joseph

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Dr. Bisny T. Joseph is a Georgian Board-certified physician. She has completed her professional graduate degree as a medical doctor from Tbilisi State Medical University, Georgia. She has around 5 years of experience in various sectors of medical affairs as a physician, medical reviewer, medical writer, health coach, and Q&A expert.

Her interest in digital medical education and patient education made her pursue a career in medical writing. She believes that providing high-quality, evidence-based medical information for people could help them be more aware and responsible for their health and actively participate in decision-making in their healthcare. At MomJunction, Dr. Bisny writes health and wellness articles for mothers and children and she has been featured on BioSpectrum, Golden Eye Optometry, and The Indian Express. She likes to spend her spare time traveling and painting.

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