Google adds medical info to search results in India

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Good initiative! Great going! I just typed Dengue in Google.co.in and got this!! You too can try!! Very helpful!!


Rare
Fewer than 1 million cases per year (India)

Can't be cured, but treatment may help


Spreads by animals or insects


Requires a medical diagnosis


Lab tests or imaging often required


Short-term: resolves within days to weeks

Those who become infected with the virus a second time are at a significantly greater risk of developing severe disease.
Symptoms include high fever, headache, rash and muscle and joint pain. In severe cases there is serious bleeding and shock, which can be life threatening.
Treatment includes fluids and pain-relievers. Severe cases require hospital care.

Ages affected
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[TD="class: _cke"]0-2[/TD]
[TD]Extremely rare[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD="class: _cke"]3-5[/TD]
[TD]Very rare[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: _cke"]6-13[/TD]
[TD]Very rare[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: _cke"]14-18[/TD]
[TD]Very rare[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: _cke"]19-40[/TD]
[TD]Very rare[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: _cke"]41-60[/TD]
[TD]Very rare[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: _cke"]60+[/TD]
[TD]Very rare[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]



How it spreads
By animal or insect bites or stings.

Critical: consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Apollo Hospitals and others.