G Roebuck

Dengue Fever and Zika G Roebuck

Dengue Fever and Zika: A Traveler's Guide is a personal account of what it is like to suffer from this mosquito-borne virus that causes unpleasant symptoms, long-lasting aftereffects and can be fatal. Written in simple layman's terms, Dengue Fever and Zika: A Traveler's Guide offers an in-depth insight into what to expect if you contract dengue fever. It answers many questions that sufferers and their carers may have about the symptoms and treatments to alleviate the fever and rash. The book also covers the unexpected aftereffects such as peeling skin, hair loss, painful joints and vertigo that the author experienced up to 12 weeks after being diagnosed with this tropical disease. As a handbook, Dengue Fever and Zika: A Traveler's Guide gives a detailed day-by-day account of dengue fever from the patient's point of view. This invaluable book should be recommended reading for all tropical travelers and medical practitioners who may encounter dengue fever and zika.