Dengue Fever Symptoms and Prevention

Questions and Answers

2-7 days

Bleeding manifestations

By eliminating breeding sites

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Study Notes

Acute Phase: Typically lasts 2-7 days
- High fever (usually above 104°F)
- Severe headache
- Pain behind the eyes
- Joint and muscle pain
- Rash (in some cases)
Critical Phase: Can last 2-4 days
- Decrease in platelet count
- Increase in hematocrit
- Bleeding manifestations (e.g., petechiae, ecchymoses)
Recovery Phase: Typically lasts 1-2 weeks
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Anxiety

Vector Control:
- Eliminate breeding sites (e.g., standing water, flower vases)
- Use mosquito repellents (e.g., DEET, picaridin)
- Wear protective clothing (e.g., long sleeves, pants)
Personal Protection:
- Use air conditioning or screened windows/doors
- Avoid traveling to areas with high dengue transmission
- Get vaccinated (if available and recommended)
Community-Based Initiatives:
- Organize community clean-up campaigns
- Implement mosquito surveillance and control programs
- Educate the public on dengue prevention and control measures

Acute phase symptoms last 2-7 days and include:
- High fever above 104°F
- Severe headache
- Pain behind the eyes
- Joint and muscle pain
- Rash in some cases
Critical phase symptoms last 2-4 days and include:
- Decrease in platelet count
- Increase in hematocrit
- Bleeding manifestations (e.g., petechiae, ecchymoses)
Recovery phase symptoms last 1-2 weeks and include:
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Anxiety