- Persistent high fever (40°C/ 104°F)
- Severe headache with pain behind the eyes
- Rash on chest and arms
- Loss of appetite and no taste in the mouth
- Nausea and vomiting
- Muscle and joint pain
- Symptoms usually last from two to seven days
- Severe dengue is a potentially deadly complication due to plasma leaking, fluid accumulation, respiratory distress, severe bleeding, or organ impairment.
Treatment
- If you suspect that you may have dengue fever, visit your doctor in order to have the diagnosis confirmed and a report made to the Ministry of Health
- Dengue fever usual resolves itself within a week. Most people, who have dengue, will only have very mild symptoms
- If you are diagnosed with dengue or suspect that you have it, avoid aspirin as aspirin can lead to bleeding and thins the blood.
- Acetaminophen or regular pain killers can be used to help with the pain
- Drink lots of fluids and rest
