Dengue: Dengue can spread to the child of a pregnant woman, risk of death

Dengue in Pregnant women: The graph of dengue cases is increasing rapidly in the month of August itself. The number of patients suffering from this disease in hospitals is increasing every day. People with weak immunity, pregnant women may be more at risk from dengue. In such a situation, there is a need to be careful.

Dengue outbreak is increasing in many areas of the country. The number of new cases is increasing every day. Patients have also started getting admitted in hospitals. From children to elders are getting infected by this fever. Those with weak immunity are being seriously affected. Doctors say that it is necessary to protect pregnant women from dengue. This is because the virus of this disease can also spread from a pregnant woman to her unborn child. Due to this, the child is at risk of getting many diseases. In such a situation, pregnant women should protect themselves from dengue. All precautions need to be taken for this.

According to doctors, the DENV virus that spreads dengue can also be transferred from a pregnant woman to her unborn child. This virus can cause pre-term birth (premature birth) and many other disorders in the child. Pregnant women whose immunity is weak are more at risk of getting dengue. If this fever has happened before, then the danger increases even more.

If the D-2 strain of dengue infects during pregnancy, then both the mother and the unborn child can face a lot of trouble. In some cases, the child may even die in the uterus itself. If dengue occurs in the first month of pregnancy, then there is also a risk of miscarriage. In such a situation, pregnant women should be cautious about dengue.

Infection can affect at any time

Dr. Aastha Dayal of the Department of Gynecology at CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram, tells that dengue infection can harm pregnancy in any trimester. If this happens in the first trimester, then there is a risk of abortion and the platelet count in the body can decrease.

In some cases, there is a risk of vertical transmission as well. That is, dengue virus can spread from mother to child, but it is difficult if the mother does not have any symptoms. However, the rate of infection may be higher in the third trimester of pregnancy. Dengue is transmitted through the placenta during birth and can also be transmitted through breast milk. If a child has dengue, then he is at risk of mild fever to death.

Dengue cases are on the rise

Dr. Subhash Giri, director at Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associate Hospital, says that the outbreak of dengue is increasing at this time. Due to continuous rains and water logging, this disease is increasing its scope. The number of people getting dengue tests done in hospitals is also increasing. In such a situation, prevention from this disease is very important. This is because this disease can be fatal in some cases.

Risk of dengue transmission in children

Dr. Subhash says that not in all cases, but some pregnant women can also transmit dengue to their child. If this disease comes under control on time, then the risk remains low, but severe symptoms can affect the health. Hormonal changes also occur in the body of women during pregnancy. Which also affects immunity. If the immunity is low then there is a risk of getting dengue. In such a situation, it is necessary to identify and treat its symptoms on time.

What are the symptoms of dengue in pregnancy

Fever

severe headache

body rash

pain behind the eyes

Pregnant women take care like this

take care of diet

keep the body hydrated

wear full sleeves

keep clean around the house

Use mosquito net while sleeping at night

Do not allow water to accumulate anywhere in the house