Question 1

can dengue fever last for more than a month? also can it affect one's nail beds causing pain and discolouration?  when pressed, the tips are yellow.

Accepted Answer

Dengue Fever: Symptoms such as headache, fever, exhaustion, severe joint and muscle pain, swollen glands (lymphadenopathy), and rash. The presence (the "dengue triad") of fever, rash, and headache (and other pains) is particularly characteristic of dengue fever. Petechiae, bleeding in the nose or gums, black stools, or easy bruising are all possible signs of hemorrhage.The typical bout with dengue lasts a week.

Question 2

how long does dengue fever last?

Accepted Answer

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 3

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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Question 4

can you tell me, is there dengue fever in the united states in the summer?

Accepted Answer

Dengue Fever: Most cases in the continental states are related to world travel and immigration.  According to the centers for disease control and prevention, U.S. Citizens are impacted in endemic areas including puerto rico, guam, samoa and us. Virgin islands.

Question 5

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 6

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.

Question 7

rashes from dengue fever is itching, what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Please speak with: Your physician about use of antihistamines to help reduce itching. Take care.

Question 8

my palms are itching and feel tension after dengue fever. can it happen??

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Did you have a rash involving your hands with the Dengue?   Did you repeatedly wash your hands or use hand sanitizers? Those can be drying to the skin.

Question 9

i am not sure about the cause of hepatomegaly  in dengue fever, i would like you describe more, please! thank too much?

Accepted Answer

Hepatomegaly: Hepatic dysfunction is a well recognized feature of dengue infections, often demonstrated by hepatomegaly and mild-to-moderate increases in transaminase levels although jaundice and acute liver failure are generally uncommon. Debate continues as to whether dengue associated hepatic dysfunction indicates a direct viral effect, arises secondary to an aggressive host immune response to the virus, or reflects a complex interaction of these two mechanisms.

Question 10

what is the best way to increase blood platelets in dengue fever?

Accepted Answer

Platelet transfusion: There is no known medication to counteract the Dengue virus, so the treatments are aimed at the symptoms and signs. Medications are not available to raise platelet count. Should the count fall low enough that bleeding is a risk, platelet transfusion is the only option to address the problem.

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