Question 1

do i have  dengue fever?

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Symptoms: What are your symptoms and did you have the right exposure? If concerned see your doctor.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of dengue fever?

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You feel awful: Fever, muscle and joint aches, and headache.

Question 3

is there a relapse after dengue fever?

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No.: Dengue fever does not relapse and there is no specific treatment for dengue.  All treatment for dengue fever is supportive in nature and intended to minimise or prevent its more serious complications.

Question 4

what kind of condition is dengue fever?

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DENGUE: Transmitted by by mosquito aedes aegiptus. Mostly in the tropic (caribbean for example). Causes severe fever, body ache, and may cause hemorrhage and or death.   Make sure you don't leave stagnated water.

Question 5

are there any cases of domestic (u.s.) dengue fever?

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Yes: It occurs occasionally in the U.S. - especially south florida and puerto rico.  You can follow current surveillance about dengue from the cdc.  http://www.cdc.gov/dengue/.

Question 6

how to avoid dengue fever ?

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Dengue fever: Only by prevention. Avoid mosquito bite because it is only transmitted by mosquito. Stay away from breeding places. Don't let water accumulates around your house. Use mosquito repellent spray on body or in the surrounding where you are sitting. Use mosquito net around bed for sleep. If bite ; fever, see your doctor before you get really sick. Thanks.

Question 7

in aftica. could i have dengue fever?

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Maybe: Dengue fever is endemic in parts of africa. It depends where you are and the conditions there. If you suspect dengue, see a doctor.

Question 8

can dengue fever reoccur like malaria?

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Not exactly: Dengue fever does not have a liver stage, like some forms of malaria, that can lead to relapse.  But you can become reinfected with a different strain of dengue even if you have already had dengue once.

Question 9

can you die from being sick with dengue fever?

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Severe Dengue: Who states dengue fever can present with high fevers (i.e. 104 f) accompanied by muscle / joint pain, severe headches, pain behind eyes, nausea, vomiting, swollen glands & rash. Severe dengue can cause drop in body temperature, bloody gums or vomitus, severe abdominal pain, difficulty breathing & restlessness. Death rates with severe dengue drop from more than 20% to less than 1% with right tx.

Question 10

do people with dengue fever have a lot of pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes, lots of pain: Dengue fever's nickname is 'break bone fever' because every part of your body hurts so much it feels as if your bones are broken.  People with dengue have  flu-like symptoms including fever, headaches, and muscle aches. Rarely it progresses to severe dengue. It is a viral infection spread by mosquitos which bite during the day and prefer to live in towns & cities. Wear 30% deet to prevent it.

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