Question

When Malar, who is suffering from high fever, muscle, and joint pain, undergoes a blood test, it was found that her blood platelet was decreased.

1. What disease is Malar infected with?
2. How is the disease transmitted?
3. How can it be treated?

Answer 1

1. Dengue fever.
2. Dengue was caused by a virus that is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
3. Treatment:

1. Administer paracetamol to reduce fever and body ache.
2. Increase intake of fluid to increase immunity.
3. Complete rest for rehabilitation.