Give up the Guava

Myths and facts on dengue fever.

February 24, 2004

Myth X
Drink guava juice.

Fact V
Many people believe that guava juice will increase blood thrombocytes. Sadly, no medical research has proven the theory. According to Dr. Suhendro, an internist from University of Indonesia Medical School, dengue fever victims must obtain liquid (by infusion or drinking or both) to prevent shock as the thrombocyte level in the blood drops to its lowest point. The liquid taken orally can be anything drinkable, not nec...

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