After her husband's near-fatal experience with severe dengue shock from a second infection, 41-year-old Minh Quyen from Phuoc Long Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, lives in fear.
I heard that Chikungunya is breaking out in China, caused by the same striped mosquito that transmits dengue fever. Is there a vaccine yet? (Thuy Linh, 35, Quang Ninh)
Many cases involving multiple organ damage and prolonged infections have incurred costs of 150-200 million VND in two weeks of dengue fever treatment, according to Dr. Huynh Trung Trieu.
After contracting dengue fever from a mosquito bite at a cafe, 29-year-old Hong Anh now only wears long sleeves, avoids areas near water, and encourages her friends to take anti-mosquito measures.
Last week, the Hanoi Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported a complex disease situation with increasing cases of dengue fever and hand, foot, and mouth disease, while measles, whooping cough, and Covid-19 continue to circulate.
A 14-year-old boy diagnosed with both dengue fever and appendicitis faced a difficult situation, as doctors couldn't operate due to the high risk of bleeding disorders.
Dengue fever cases are surging in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and southern provinces as the disease enters its peak season, prompting health officials to urge public vigilance.
I recovered from dengue fever a month ago, but I frequently experience insomnia, joint pain, loss of appetite, fatigue, and weakness. Why is this happening? (Dieu Ai, 28, Da Nang)
Dengue fever patients should consume electrolyte solutions, coconut water, orange juice, guava juice, or pennywort juice to boost their immune system and aid recovery.
