Dengue, a Curable Disease

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Dengue & Its Dangers

There are so many catastrophes which are very horrible and dangerous. Some of them are incurable; others curable. Incurable cataclysms include earth-quakes, floods, storms and hurricanes. We do not know, for example, as to when the earth-quake is to take place. We can’t forestall anything to check it or minimize its effects. Storms and hurricanes are sudden cataclysms. Similar is the case with floods.

            “Dengue” is a burning question these days. It caused a lot of loss of lives in the past. The province of Punjab, in particular, faced a lot of trouble. Over fifty millions of people fall a victim to dengue fever every year. Some of them survive; others don’t. This disease took its start from African countries. During 18^th century, this disease affected eight countries of the world. In the 20^th century, it spread over to almost fifty countries of the world. In Africa, this fever was called as “Evil Spirit”. It is also called “The bone-breaking fever”. It is caused by the biting of a female mosquito bearing DEN virus.

             Dengue mosquito breeds on clean water. Old tyres, plants, damp places also breed it. Its eggs can be seen in the form of dark spots.

            Now the question is whether it is curable or incurable. It is quite curable. In case of this fever, we should consult the doctor at once. The sooner we do something, the better.

            The dengue patient feels fever in the beginning. Then he feels severe headache. The number of virus increase and the fever becomes more intense. The pain becomes unbearable. Spots appear on the skin. The patient vomits blood. Liver and kidney are affected.

            Joint efforts of the government and the people can solve this problem. The people should keep things clean. Water pots should be covered. Spray of anti mosquito medicines should be made.

            Dengue is a fatal fever; though curable. The government should take necessary measures for its check up. The people should also co-operate. The more we do, the better. One thing we must keep in mind. We can do every thing if we have determination. Hemingway believes, “A man can be destroyed but not defeated.”