Questions and Answers
What are the characteristic symptoms of dengue fever?
Sudden-onset fever, headache, muscle and joint pains, and a rash
What is the recommended treatment for fever reduction and pain relief in dengue?
Paracetamol (acetaminophen)
What is the incubation period for dengue fever?
3 to 14 days
What is the primary vector responsible for spreading dengue fever?
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How many serotypes of the dengue virus are there?
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Which severe form of dengue fever is characterized by dangerously low blood pressure?
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What type of immunity does infection with one serotype of dengue virus usually provide?
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What is the name of the live tetravalent attenuated vaccine approved for dengue fever?
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What is the recommended method for prevention of dengue?
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How many people require hospital admission due to dengue per year?
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What is the characteristic symptom associated with dengue fever?
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Which phase of infection involves high fever and generalized pain in dengue?
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What is the most significant global problem related to dengue since the Second World War?
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