Dengue, Malaria, and Typhoid: Monsoon Testing Guide

India records millions of dengue, malaria, and typhoid cases every monsoon season. Gurugram and NCR are particularly vulnerable due to urban water stagnation and construction activities. Early testing can be the difference between simple recovery and serious complications.

Dengue: What to Test

• Dengue NS1 Antigen: Detects dengue in first 5 days of fever
• Dengue IgM/IgG Antibodies: Detects after day 5
• CBC with Platelet Count: Low platelets are a hallmark of dengue

Warning Signs: Sudden high fever, severe headache behind eyes, joint/muscle pain, rash

Malaria: What to Test

• Malaria Antigen Test (Rapid): Quick screening
• Peripheral Blood Smear: Gold standard for malaria diagnosis
• CBC: Monitors overall blood health

Warning Signs: Fever with chills and sweating in cycles, fatigue, nausea

Typhoid: What to Test

• Widal Test: Traditional typhoid screening
• Typhidot (IgM): More specific than Widal
• Blood Culture: Definitive diagnosis

Warning Signs: Sustained fever (especially evening rise), stomach pain, weakness

When to Get Tested

• Fever lasting more than 2-3 days during monsoon
• Fever with body aches and headache
• Fever with gastrointestinal symptoms
• Any fever with platelet concerns

Prevention Tips

• Eliminate standing water around your home
• Use mosquito nets and repellents
• Drink only purified/boiled water
• Eat freshly cooked food

Don't delay testing during monsoon fevers. Book at Aarvak Diagnostics or call for urgent home collection.