Types And DHF Lurks During Extreme Weather, Recognize Symptoms

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JAKARTA - The rainy season often has a negative impact on public health, especially in areas with inadequate sanitation. Two diseases that really need to be watched out for during this season are typhoid fever (types) and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF).

Both have symptoms that are similar to fever and fatigue, but are caused by different causes of disease and require specific treatment. Reporting from the official website of the Ministry of Health, here are the symptoms of type and dengue during the current extreme weather.

1. Types (Tifoid Fever)

Types are bacterial infections caused by Salmonella typhi and can spread throughout the body, affecting various organs. If not treated immediately, type can cause serious complications and even death.

Types are generally transmitted through food or drinks contaminated with human droppings containing salmonella typhi bacteria. Transmission is more at risk in areas that have poor sanitation and limited access to clean water.

Other risk factors include staying or traveling to type-endemic areas, direct contact with people with typers, and a weak immune system, especially in children.

Types Symptoms To Watch Out For:

The prolonged fever, increasing gradually, can last up to 3 weeks

- Headaches and excessive fatigue

- joint and muscle pain

- Stomach bloating or pain

- Diarrhea or constipation

- Nausea and vomiting

- Lower appetite and weight

- Light cough

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2. Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF)

DHF is a disease caused by the dengue virus carried by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. This disease is very common during the rainy season because mosquitoes breed in puddles of water.

Although it looks like an ordinary flu, dengue can develop into severe conditions if not treated quickly.

Symptoms Of DHF

- High fever suddenly up to 40°C, usually not accompanied by coughs or sneezing

- Severe headaches, especially around the forehead.

- Muscle and joint pain, even felt behind the eyes

- Nausea and vomiting often cause discomfort to the stomach

- Extremal fatigue and decreased appetite

Early symptoms of dengue fever are often ignored because they are similar to common colds. However, the striking difference is sudden high fever without respiratory symptoms such as cough or runny nose.

If these symptoms appear, immediately conduct laboratory tests (such as platelets checks) to ensure diagnosis and avoid complications that can lead to severe bleeding or death.

Perpetrable Prevention Steps

- Wash your hands with soap before eating and after going from the toilet

- Consumption of cooked food and clean water

- Avoid snacks that are not guaranteed cleanliness

- Vaccination of tifoids, especially if you travel to endemic areas frequently

- Draining and closing water reservoirs

- Sowing larvae in puddles that are difficult to deplete

- Install a screen or use an anti-muak lotion

- Keeping the environment clean and free from puddles