Dengue fever
Also called: breakbone fever
A mosquito-borne viral disease occurring in tropical and subtropical areas.
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
- Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
- Critical: needs emergency care
Those who become infected with the virus a second time are at a significantly greater risk of developing severe disease.
Symptoms are high fever, rash, and muscle and joint pain. In severe cases there is serious bleeding and shock, which can be life threatening.
Treatment includes fluids and pain-relievers. Severe cases require hospital care.
Very rare: Fewer than 20,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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