Dengue can be a mosquito-borne viral disease, present in tropical and sub-tropical environments globally, mostly in city and semi-metropolitan places. The infection in charge of leading to dengue, is named dengue malware (DENV). There are several DENV serotypes, meaning that it must be possible to be affected 4 times.
Taken all information from https://www.cdc.gov/dengue/symptoms/index.html
Key Facts
- 1 in 4: About one in four people infected with dengue will get sick.
- For people who get sick with dengue, symptoms can be mild or severe.
- Severe dengue can be life-threatening within a few hours and often requires care at a hospital.
Visible or Invisible Symptoms
- Mild symptoms of dengue can be confused with other illnesses that cause fever, aches and pains, or a rash.
![DengueSymptoms Graphic of human body showing most common symptom of dengue is fever with any of the following: eye pain, headache, muscle pain, rash, bone pain, nausea/vomiting, joint pain](https://www.cdc.gov/dengue/images/symptoms/DengueSymptomsUpdated.jpg?_=45121)
The most common symptom of dengue is fever with any of the following:
- Nausea, vomiting
- Rash
- Aches and pains (eye pain, typically behind the eyes, muscle, joint, or bone pain)
- Any warning sign
Symptoms of dengue typically last 2–7 days. Most people will recover after about a week.
Treatment
- There is no specific medicine to treat dengue.
- Treat the symptoms of dengue and see your healthcare provider.
- See a healthcare provider if you develop a fever or have symptoms of dengue. Tell him or her about your travel.
- Rest as much as possible.
- Take acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol outside of the United States) to control fever and relieve pain.
- Do not take aspirin or ibuprofen!
- Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. Drink water or drinks with added electrolytes.
- For mild symptoms, care for a sick infant, child, or family member at home.