Question 1

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 2

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 3

what spreads dengue fever?

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Mosquitos: Primarily the tropical species, especially aedes aegypti.

Question 4

how is dengue fever treated?

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Dengue treatment: Most cases of dengue fever are mild and require no specific treatment.  More severe cases may be treated with fluids and pain relievers as dengue can cause dehydration and significant pain, hence the name 'breakbone fever'. The most worrisome form of dengue, 'dengue haemorrhagic fever' may require blood or blood component transfusion.

Question 5

early symptoms of dengue fever?

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Dengue hemorrhagic : High fever, sometimes also with headaches, nausea, upset stomach, weakness. Then you will notice tiny red dots on your skin or bleeding on your gum, nose- due to low platelet levels . When getting more serious, shock can happen - especially in children - and if not treated  immediately  it can result into organ failure and death. Treat supportively , rehydration is extremely important.

Question 6

how long does dengue fever last?

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2-7 days: Dengue fever is increasing and is a common cause for fever in travelers returning from the tropics or subtropics.  Symptoms develop 3-14 days after mosquito bite. Other symptoms include headache, pain behind eyes, muscle aches, joint pain, rash, and nausea.  About 1% progress on to the more worrisome dengue hemorrhagic fever (dhf).  If you suspect df see your doctor and avoid use of ibuprofen.

Question 7

how can i diagnose the dengue fever?

Accepted Answer

Dengue diagnosis: Most infections with dengue are mild and pass mostly unnoticed.  More severe symptoms can include sudden fever, headache , typically right behind the eyes, a characteristic severe deep ache in the muscles and bones, for which dengue is also known as &quot;break bone fever&quot; and sometimes rashes and bleeding.  There is an antibody blood test that establishes the diagnosis.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of dengue fever?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

is there a relapse after dengue fever?

Accepted Answer

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 10

can you get severe dengue fever twice?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are at least four different strains of this virus and you can get infected more than twice. Repeat infections are often more severe.
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