Dengue fever
Alternate Names : O'nyong-nyong fever, Dengue-like disease, Breakbone fever
Symptoms & Signs
Dengue fever begins with a sudden high fever, often as high as 104 - 105 degrees Fahrenheit. A flat, red rash may appear over most of the body 2 - 5 days after the fever starts. A second rash, which looks like the measles, appears later in the disease. Infected people may have increased skin sensitivity and are very uncomfortable.
Other symptoms include:
Diagnosis & Tests
Tests that may be done to diagnose this condition include:
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