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Dengue fever

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Also known as breakbone fever, this is a viral, flu-like illness spread by a day-biting mosquito.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Viral infections

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Rare
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Symptoms

Fever
Headache
Restlessness
Nausea
Vomiting
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Tests

Dengue virus antibodies

Risk factors

Personal

Recent dental procedure
Recent sore throat

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