Dengue fever Radiology Reference Article

Dengue virus is not transmitted from person to person Only infected mosquitoes transmit dengue virus It is thought that the mosquito contracts the

Dengue fever usually results in abrupt onset of high fever, headache, myalgias, arthralgias, and generalized lymphadenopathy, followed by a rash that appears

dengue hemorrhagic fever 'Classic' dengue is characterized by acute onset of high fever, often with headaches, nausea and vomiting, following an incubation period of 4 to 10 days

dengue There are currently no antiviral medications available for dengue fever and treatment is symptomatic In mild cases, the fever can disappear within 2-7 days