Question 1

I'm a bit worried because my Dengue IgM came back positive about 15 days ago, but the IgG and NS1 tests were negative. Im still feeling really weak even now. The strange thing is, I don't have a fever, headache, or any drop in my platelets or WBC. What should I do about this?

Accepted Answer

Dengue fever can cause weakness even after the fever has subsided. To help with your symptoms, you can take plenty of rest, stay well-hydrated, and eat a healthy diet. You can also take over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen to help with any body aches or discomfort. Additionally, you can consider taking vitamin C supplements to boost your immune system. If you experience any new or worsening symptoms, it is important to follow up with your healthcare provider.

Question 2

I'm a 24-year-old female and I've been struggling with typhoid for the past few years. This time, it's hit me twice in just a two-month gap. I had a typhidot test after taking some medicine, and it came back weakly positive. I'm wondering if Monocef is a good option for treating typhoid in my case? I'm also dealing with a lot of weakness, joint pain, chest pain, and headaches. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

yes monocef is enough and take healthy food and water, normally typhoid take 2 wks to subside

Question 3

I recently got bitten by a street dog, which left a scratch without any bleeding. I quickly rinsed it with tap water for about 10 or 30 seconds and then got the intradermal antirabies vaccine around 45 minutes later. I'm a bit concerned about a few things. Could I still be at risk for rabies since I didn't wash the bite with soap for a full 15 minutes? Also, is there a chance my family could catch rabies just from washing dishes in the same spot where I cleaned my leg? I'm worried because I noticed the hospital might not have kept the vaccine cold the entire time I mean, they took it out in the morning and used it throughout the day, and I got my first dose around 4:30. For the second dose, they did get it right from storage, but the cool box was always open. Is there a possibility that this could affect how well the vaccine works and my chances of getting rabies?

Accepted Answer

For a scratch without bleeding from a street dog bite, washing the site with running tap water for 10-30 seconds is a good first aid measure. The risk of rabies transmission through such a scratch is very low. However, to be safe, you received the intradermal antirabies vaccine, which is the appropriate course of action to prevent rabies infection. Rabies is not transmitted through objects like utensils. The virus is primarily transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal, usually through a bite. Washing utensils where you washed the bitten site does not pose a risk of rabies transmission to your family members. The rabies vaccine is sensitive to temperature and must be stored properly to maintain its effectiveness. If the vaccine was not stored correctly, there is a risk that its potency may have been compromised. However, receiving the vaccine doses as you described (45 minutes after the bite and on the fourth day) is still beneficial in preventing rabies infection. It is important to complete the full course of the vaccine as prescribed by your healthcare provider to ensure protection against rabies.

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I'm a bit worried because my Dengue IgM came back positive about 15 days ago, but the IgG and NS1 tests were negative. Im still feeling really weak even now. The strange thing is, I don't have a fever, headache, or any drop in my platelets or WBC. What should I do about this?

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