What Is Dengue Fever?
3. Symptoms
Many people who have dengue fever will show no symptoms of the disease; this is especially the case in children. If symptoms do show, it will usually be within 7 days after being infected. Perhaps the most typical symptom of dengue fever is a high fever, which will often be around 104 F.
Other potential symptoms of dengue fever include aches and pains in the bones, joints, and muscles. The patient may also develop a headache, and they can also develop pain behind their eyes. Nausea and vomiting are also potential symptoms and swollen glands can also develop. Some patients will also develop a rash.
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