Treatment of dengue fever: drugs, vaccinations
There is no specific treatment for dengue fever.
In the first instance, the patient should seek medical attention. It is recommended to maintain bed rest, fluid intake and take medication to reduce fever and joint pain.
What vaccines are we familiar with?
Dengvaxia
This vaccine is used to prevent dengue fever. It is suitable for people aged 6 to 45 years with a previous dengue virus infection confirmed by a test.
Did you know that....
The Dengvaxia vaccine started to be used in the Philippines in April 2016. It was mainly used to vaccinate children under the age of 9.
The most important thing is prevention. This is mainly focused on avoiding contact with mosquitoes.
PharmDr. Štefánia Laca Megyesi, PhD., MSc.
Doctor of Pharmacy
I graduated from the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice. After graduation I stayed working at the University. Until 2019, I was leading practical exercises in the subject of Drug Technology. I was mainly engaged in the preparation of individually prepared medicines in pharmacies. During my time there, I wanted to keep learning. In 2016, I defended my rigorous thesis at the Veterinary and Pharmaceutical University in Brno. By completing the rigorous procedure I gained knowledge in the field of laws related to pharmacy and medicine. In 2017, I completed my MHA studies at St. Elizabeth's College of Health and Social Work. By studying, I gained knowledge in the field of public health. In 2021 I completed my PhD studies (specialization in parasitic diseases) at the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice. The desire to learn new things and new knowledge led me to become a co-founder of the dermatovenerology outpatient clinic. And why can I give you information from the medical and pharmaceutical field? I like to learn and get to know new things. I have focused all my studies and scientific research on skin diseases. I have also gained knowledge in the field of parasitic diseases. Writing is one of my hobbies and a kind of relaxation.
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