Unfortunately, there is no treatment option for dengue fever- NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, also known as the NCDC, states that there is no specific therapy for dengue fever.

It therefore urged Nigerians, particularly those who lived in Sokoto, to take preventative measures against the illness.

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The NCDC confirmed the dengue fever outbreak in Sokoto State on Saturday.

Data currently available indicates that vector control is essential for both dengue virus infection prevention and control. Dengue does not yet have a particular cure, although early detection and quick start of supportive care have been demonstrated to considerably lower death rates, according to the NCDC’s website.

The dengue virus is the source of dengue fever, a viral illness that is contracted by humans from the bite of an infected mosquito. It is unknown if the virus may spread from person to person.

The majority of dengue fever patients, according to the public health institute, exhibit minimal or no symptoms and recover in one to two weeks.

Dengue rarely has the potential to be fatal. Should they manifest, symptoms usually start four to ten days after infection and continue for a further two to seven days.

High fever (40°C/104°F), excruciating headache, discomfort behind the eyes, aches in the muscles and joints, nausea, vomiting, swollen glands, and rash are some of the possible symptoms. Severe dengue fever is more likely to strike people who contract the infection a second time, the report continued.