What should I do if I develop a fever while travelling in Sri Lanka?

Please get a professional medical evaluation right away at your local clinic or hospital, and make sure you tell the healthcare provider explicitly about your travel history.

Do not wait until symptoms get worse, and also do not assume it is just a common cold. Getting an early diagnosis matters a lot for dengue management and to avoid severe complications later. Doctors in Sri Lanka are highly skilled at spotting and treating dengue fever. A physician usually asks for a Full Blood Count, as well as an NS1 antigen test, to verify the virus is present and to keep monitoring your blood platelet levels closely.