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Dengue fever



Mosquito, adult feeding on the skin
Mosquito, adult feeding on the skin
Dengue fever
Dengue fever


Dengue fever

Alternative Names:

O'nyong-nyong fever; Dengue-like disease; Breakbone fever
Treatment:

Rehydration is necessary if dehydration is evident. The high fever can be treated with acetaminophen (avoid aspirin).


Expectations (prognosis):

Full recovery is expected.


Complications:

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you have been traveling in an area where dengue fever is known to occur and have developed symptoms suggested above.




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