I have had dengue twice, and the second time was the one that frightened my family. Here is what I nearly ignored, and the signs that should send you to hospital.
5 Oct 20266 min read
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Vijay Anand
Had dengue twice, the second time admitted for observation
Health contributor, tropical illnessJohor Bahru
I had dengue at 41 and again at 53, and the second time was the one that frightened my family — I spent two nights in hospital being watched because the fever had dropped and my platelets kept falling. I work outdoors in Johor, so heat and mosquitoes are part of my day. I write about the signs I nearly ignored, what actually helped at home, and how to read the danger point of a dengue week. This is my own experience, not medical advice.
Writes about
- Dengue and repeat infection
- Heat and hydration
- Warning signs
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