Questions and Answers
Which of the following is a symptom of dengue fever?
Skin rash
What is the main mode of transmission for dengue fever?
Mosquito bites
What are the potential complications of dengue fever?
Bleeding and low blood platelet levels
How long does it typically take for symptoms of dengue fever to appear after infection?
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How many serotypes of the dengue virus are there?
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Dengue Fever
- Symptom of dengue fever: Joint pain, muscle pain, and rash
Transmission
- Main mode of transmission: Through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito
Complications
- Potential complications: Bleeding, low blood platelets, and plasma leakage leading to shock
Incubation Period
- Time for symptoms to appear after infection: 3-14 days, typically 4-7 days
Virus
- Number of serotypes of the dengue virus: 4
