I could not sleep at night- feel very itchy around my hand and feet. I
realize that small skin-coloured spots are appearing as well. Two days ago I
got a headache and mild fever at night but having itchiness as a symptoms makes
me think that I might be contracted with debilitating and fatal disease- can be
Dengue Fever, Filariasis, etc. I really hope this is just an allergic response
(but I do not think that I have food allergy). In the afternoon I go to the
doctor and he said that at least 3 days of incubation period is necessary to
detect the presence of dengue in our blood stream. The doctor gives me 3 types of
tablet for itchiness which are meant to be taken thrice a day. He also advices
me to take panadol or paracetamol if I still get a headache. The cost added up
to 300 rupees (~ US $ 3), which I think is ridiculously cheap. So I’m coming
back to the doctor tomorrow for a blood test. On my way home, I buy a mosquito
sprays as there are at least 5-10 mosquitoes in the bathroom every time I take
a shower. It is very uncomfortable and I am scared if these vectors carry some
nasty microorganisms and parasites.
The kids in Sarana seem to be worry about me. However, a number of them
get a severe flu and fever; and once a few kids are recovered, the others show
signs of infection. They sleep close to each other in a big room. No surprise
if the disease spread swiftly. For the past few days the weather also gets a
bit colder. I do wish them a speedy recovery.
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