Dengue and typhoid in kids: The cases of dengue and typhoid are increasing since last few weeks. These diseases are also growing rapidly in children. The initial symptoms of dengue and typhoid are similar. In such a situation, their identification becomes very difficult. But in some ways one can recognize the difference between these diseases.
In this rainy season, children are getting infected with dengue and typhoid. The cases of both the diseases are increasing. Most of the children coming to the pediatric department of the hospitals have fever. On testing, dengue is being found in some children and typhoid in some. Both of these are dangerous diseases and can also prove fatal. In such a situation, it is necessary to protect them. Let us tell you what is the difference between the symptoms of dengue and typhoid and how these diseases can be prevented.
Dr. Kamaljit Singh Kainth, senior physician in Delhi, says that at present cases of both dengue and typhoid are coming in children. Fever comes in the beginning of both the diseases. In such a situation, it becomes difficult to identify whether this fever is of dengue or typhoid. To avoid this confusion, it is necessary to get the test done after two days of fever. For this, get both dengue and typhoid tested. These diseases can be easily detected through blood tests. The advantage of getting the test done is that it will be known in time whether the child has dengue or typhoid. With this, the doctor will be able to treat according to the disease.
Can both infections co-exist
Dr. Singh says that it is very difficult that both the infections happen simultaneously. Try not to give any medicine to the child on his own when he has fever. This is because taking medicine gives relief for some time, but the disease continues to flourish inside. If the fever is of dengue, then suddenly the level of platelets in the child's body may drop. In such a situation, it is better to get the test done and consult a doctor than to treat yourself.
This is the difference in symptoms
Dengue fever suddenly increases rapidly and can go up to 100 degrees. Whereas the fever of typhoid increases slowly. Dengue can cause shock syndrome and sudden drop in BP, but this does not happen due to typhoid.
How to prevent from dengue
To prevent dengue, it is important not to allow water to accumulate around the house.
dress children in full sleeves
Use mosquito net while sleeping at night
Do not let the body lack water
How to protect yourself from typhoid
boil water and drink
avoid eating street food
keep the house clean
wash your hands and eat
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