Q 1: What is dengue fever? Q 2: Can dengue be spread from person to person? Q 3: There are several different kinds of fever. When should dengue be suspected?
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dengue fever is caused by bite of aedes mosquito The principal symptoms of dengue are: -high fever and at least two of the following: -severe headache -severe eye pain (behind eyes) -joint pain -muscle and/or bone pain -rash -mild bleeding manifestation (nose or gum bleed, petechiae, or easy bruising) As temperature declines 3 to 5 days after symptoms/fever began, its when platelet counts decline significantly. Report immediately to hospital if any warning signs appear like: -severe abdominal pain or persistent vomiting -red spots or patches on the skin -bleeding from nose or gums -vomiting blood -black, tarry stools� -drowsiness or irritability -pale, cold, or clammy skin -difficulty breathing
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