A 37-year-old member asked:
What are the symptoms of dengue fever? how to tell if i have it?
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Dr. Sarah Kohlanswered
Travel Medicine 37 years experience
Fever & pains: Dengue fever is characterized by fever, headache behind the eyes, and severe muscle aches. Some go on to severe internal oozing. The only way you can be sure you have it is a blood test. There is no specifc treatment for dengue: use acetaminophen, plenty of fluids & rest. If you are very ill see you doctor to make sure the symptoms are not caused by something else.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
High Fever: According to the centers for disease control & prevention, dengue fever can present with high fevers (i.e., 104 f) with accompanying symptoms like muscle & joint pain, severe headches, intense pain behind the eyes, nausea, vomiting, swollen glands & rash. Severe dengue can lead to drop in body temperature, bloody gums or vomitus, severe abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, fatigue & restlessness.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Early symptoms of dengue fever?
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Dr. Liawaty Hoanswered
Hematology and Oncology 25 years experience
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.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
What are the symptoms of dengue fever?
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Dr. Joel Gallantanswered
Infectious Disease 38 years experience
You feel awful: Fever, muscle and joint aches, and headache.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Can you tell me, is there dengue fever in the united states in the summer?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
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.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
How long does it take the symptoms of dengue fever to show up?
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Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 44 years experience
Dengue Fever: Symptoms typically develop between 4 and 7 days after the bite of an infected mosquito, although the incubation period may range from 3 to 14 days. Dengue can essentially be excluded as the cause of symptoms in a traveler developing an illness more than 14 days after returning from a dengue-endemic country.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
What are the signs and symptoms of dengue fever?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Dengue Fever: According to the center for disease control & prevention, dengue fever can present with high fevers (i.e. 104 f) with accompanying symptoms like muscle & joint pain, severe headches, intense pain behind the eyes, nausea, vomiting, swollen glands & rash. Severe dengue can lead to drop in body temperature, bloody gums or vomitus, severe abdominal pain, difficulty breathing & restlessness.
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