Srilanka, July 3 -- Health authorities have warned of a growing spread of dengue among children, noting that some infected children are developing complications even after recovering from the illness.



Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH) said dengue can, in rare cases, lead to complications affecting the brain, while also causing severe muscle and bone pain and potentially impacting the heart.



He further warned that if a child continues to have a persistent fever beyond the usual recovery period of seven to eight days, without showing signs of improvement such as regaining appetite or becoming active and cheerful, it could indicate a rare immune-related condition known as Hem...