HealthDr Mohammad Nurullah of Dinajpur Medical College says neglect in the fever-free phase, panic over platelets and self-medication make dengue deadly, and urges watching the white cell count.
HealthMugda Medical College Hospital's two dengue wards held 149 patients, many on the floor; families are satisfied with doctors and nurses but face long queues for tests and reports, and for the lifts.
HealthThere is no specific antiviral for dengue; rest, fluids and easily digested food are the mainstay, and home remedies to raise platelets are unproven.
