Dengue Fever Symptoms:Andy Irons Died

Dengue fever, the disease linked to the deaths of three-time world surfing champion Andy Irons is carried by mosquitoes, which tend to congregate in tropical areas and usually bite during the day.
Symptoms of the virus may begin to appear within three to 14 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito and include fever, vomiting, severe headaches, aching joints and muscles, rashes, vomiting and pain behind the eyes .
Victims can develop a rare and potentially fatal disease known as dengue hemorrhagic fever, which is a major cause of serious illness and death among children in some Asian countries, according to World Health Organization.Advertising: The story continues belowAndy Irons, here seen sailing a barrel during the Billabong Pro Tahiti in French Polynesia, dominated the sport like few others.
Andy Irons, here seen sailing a barrel during the Billabong Pro Tahiti in French Polynesia, dominated the sport like few others. Photo: Getty Images
"Dengue hemorrhagic fever is a potentially fatal complication characterized by high fever, often with a swollen liver, and in severe cases circulatory failure," says the WHO.
"The disease often begins with a sudden rise in temperature accompanied by face flu-like symptoms of color and others. The fever usually lasts from two to seven days and can be as high as 41 degrees, probably with seizures and other complications. "
A sudden drop in fever may be followed by the patient into a critical state of shock and die within 12 to 24 hours.
There are no medications that can stop or treat the virus, but researchers at Perth are working on a vaccine, intended to deploy in the next five years. The inoculation was 10 years in the development and the Institute for Child Health Research is holding its latest series of trials.
In July, the Washington Health Department warned travelers to be careful to visit Bali in the midst of an outbreak of disease. Australia suffers probably have traveled to Southeast Asia in particular.
Medical experts suggest that people take the following precautions to avoid bites:

    * Ensure Housing is a mosquito-proof and using mosquito nets, flying insecticides, mosquito coils or mats that plug-in of insecticides;
    * Wear long, loose and light colored protective clothing, use of personal repellents containing diethyl toluamide (DEET) or Picaridin. Lotions and gels are more effective and some natural or organic repellents provide less protection;
    * Ensure that infants and children sleep or play inside during the day are adequately protected against mosquito bites. Only child strength repellents should be used in children.