About Dengue Fever
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral illness that can cause high fever, body pain, headache, rash, vomiting, and low platelets.
Dengue Fever symptoms
- high fever
- severe body pain
- headache
- rash
- vomiting
- bleeding gums
Common causes of Dengue Fever
- dengue virus from Aedes mosquito bite
Dengue Fever treatment options
- Urgent care is needed for bleeding, severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, drowsiness, cold hands, breathing difficulty, or very low platelets.
Safe home care for Dengue Fever
- drink fluids
- rest
- avoid aspirin unless doctor says
- monitor warning signs
Emergency signs for Dengue Fever
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Dengue Fever
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Dengue Fever.
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