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what are the tests for break-bone fever?

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Antibody tests: Dengue fever is usually diagnosed presumptively based upon history and physical findings, and confirmed retrospectively by antibody testing.  There is no current specific treatment available.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of break-bone fever?

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Brucellelosis: Fever and bone pains are the dominant symptoms of brucellosis/breakbone fever.  Weakness, loss of appetite, muscle pains etc may be other symptoms.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: break bone fever?

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Dengue Fever: Dengue Fever is also sometimes called "Break Bone Fever" because of the severe joint and muscle pain it can cause.

Question 4

best treatment for break bone fever?

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Break Bone Fever: Treatment for dengue fever is largely supportive with use of intravenous fluids.   Tylenol (acetaminophen) may be used. Blood transfusion in an ICU setting may be needed for more serious cases.

Question 5

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 6

what are the symptoms of dengue fever?

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

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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