Dengue Fever
Description
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
A history and physical exam will be performed, Blood tests will be done to detect antibodies against the virus.
- CBC
- Chem 12
- UA
Treatment
Treatment is supportive and includes intravenous fluids and acetaminophen (Tylenol).
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