Infections & Immunity
Typhoid or Dengue? How to Tell These Fevers Apart
Dengue usually starts suddenly and lasts 2 to 7 days, while typhoid builds slowly and drags on. Here's how to…
Tag: Dengue
Infections & Immunity
Chikungunya Joint Pain That Won’t Go Away: How Long It Lasts
Joint pain after chikungunya often outlasts the fever by months. Here's what the evidence says about how long it lasts,…
Infections & Immunity
Dengue Platelet Count: What’s Normal and When It’s Dangerous
A normal platelet count is 150,000 to 450,000 per microlitre, and in dengue it usually dips and recovers on its…
Conditions A–Z
Monsoon Infections in India: How to Tell Them Apart and Stay Safe
Dengue, malaria, typhoid, leptospirosis, hepatitis A and E, and cholera all peak in the rains. A side-by-side table of clues,…