Dengue fever
About Dengue fever
A disease caused by four related viruses (arboviruses) spread by a particular species of mosquito. Dengue fever is being seen more in world travelers visiting: Southeast Asia, Indonesian archipelago into northeastern Australia, Sub-Saharan Africa, or South and Central America. It generally lasts 1-2 weeks, and is not deadly. It should not be confused with Dengue hemorrhagic fever which is a different disease and can be deadly.Symptoms
A flat red rash early during the fever, A second bumpy rash appears later in the disease, high fever (104 or higher), headache, muscle pain, joint pain, nausea, vomiting, swollen lymph nodes.Tests & Diagnostics
A history and physical exam will be performed, Blood tests will be done to detect antibodies against the virus.Common tests: Complete blood count (CBC), Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), Urinalysis (UA).
OTC sleep aids and supportive treatments
Conventional treatment summary
Treatment is supportive and includes intravenous fluids and acetaminophen (Tylenol).Medical specialties
Infectious Disease Medicine · Pediatric Infectious Disease Medicine
This page is educational content, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified clinician for diagnosis and treatment of Dengue fever.