What is Dengue Fever: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention?

You went to bed fine. By morning the fever’s sitting at 39°C and every joint in the body feels hard to move. Most people’s first thought is : is this dengue? Dengue fever is a viral infection, where an infected Aedes mosquito bites you and the virus enters your blood. Antibiotics cannot do anything here […]

What is Malaria Disease: Symptoms, Stages & Types?

The fever broke last night. This morning it’s back with chills so bad that the patient is shaking under two blankets. That pattern is the clue to malaria. Malaria is a parasitic infection that spreads through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. Once the parasite enters the blood, it invades red blood cells and […]

Heatstroke vs. Heat Exhaustion: When Should You Rush to the Emergency Room?

Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are both caused by overheating. But heat exhaustion keeps the person alert and sweating so it can be managed at home with the right steps. Heatstroke crosses 40°C body temperature and the person becomes confused or collapses. Emergency care is needed immediately. This guide by specialists at Kamineni Hospitals with over […]