In India, cases of dengue tend to rise from September to October every year. Dengue can sometimes prove fatal, but did you know that it also increases the risk of heart diseases? Yes, a new research study has revealed that dengue patients are at a higher risk of developing heart conditions.

Dengue is caused by the bite of an infected mosquito, leading to high fever and a significant drop in platelet levels. If not treated in time, dengue can become life-threatening. Research has shown that dengue fever heightens the risk of heart-related diseases.

The research, led by Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, disclosed that dengue patients are 55% more likely to develop heart diseases compared to COVID-19 patients. This study, published in the Journal of Travel Medicine, analyzed the medical data of over 11,700 dengue patients and more than 1.2 million COVID-19 patients.

Assistant Professor Lim Jue Tao, an infectious disease modeler at Nanyang Technological University and lead author of the study, stated that dengue is one of the most common vector-borne diseases worldwide. The study revealed that dengue causes long-term health problems, especially affecting the heart.

In recent years, heart attack cases have been linked to COVID-19, with reports suggesting that the virus increases blood clotting, which can block the arteries. However, scientists now believe that dengue may have an even greater impact. The study recommends that dengue patients take special precautions regarding heart health after recovery. According to the research, dengue can have serious long-term effects on the body, including liver damage, myocarditis, and neurological issues.