Dengue fever
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne disease caused by dengue virus, prevalent in tropical and subtropical areas. Most cases of dengue fever are either or manifest mild symptoms. Symptoms typically begin 3 to 14 days after . They may include a high fever, headache, vomiting, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin itching and skin rash. Recovery generally takes two to seven days. In a small proportion of cases, the disease develops into severe dengue with bleeding, low levels of blood , blood leakage, and dangerously low blood pressure.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, rash. Can be severe, mild or
Causes — why it happens
- ·Dengue virus by Aedes mosquitos
How it's found
- ·Detecting to the virus or its RNA
Prevention
- ·Dengue fever vaccine, decreasing mosquito exposure
Treatment
- ·Supportive care, fluids, blood
Complications
- ·Bleeding, low levels of blood , dangerously low blood pressure
The sections below are general education drawn from public guidelines (NHS, Mayo, CPIC, WHO, ICMR). They are not individually reviewed by a clinician and are not medical advice — always talk to a doctor about your own health.
When to see a doctor
See a doctor if you have a sudden high fever with severe headache, pain behind the eyes, body and joint aches, or a rash, especially during or after the monsoon or in a dengue area. A blood test can confirm it, and staying well-hydrated matters.
Get emergency care right away if, usually as the fever drops, you have severe belly pain, repeated vomiting, bleeding from the gums or nose, blood in vomit or stool, black stools, cold clammy skin, restlessness, or drowsiness. These are dengue warning signs that can become life-threatening.
General guidance, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, see a doctor.
Questions to ask your doctor
- ?Which blood test confirms dengue, and when should it be done?
- ?What are the warning signs that mean I must come back urgently?
- ?How much fluid should I drink, and what should I avoid?
- ?Which pain or fever medicines are safe, and which should I avoid?
- ?When should my blood counts be rechecked?
- ?How can we protect others in the house from mosquitoes?
What to note before your visit
- ·the day your fever started and how it changes
- ·any bleeding, belly pain, or vomiting
- ·how much you are drinking and passing urine
- ·any recent travel or dengue cases nearby