Dengue Fever Symptoms and Recovery
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What are the characteristic symptoms of dengue fever?

  • Sudden-onset fever, headache, muscle and joint pains, and a rash (correct)
  • Chest pain and shortness of breath
  • Stomach ache and fatigue
  • Cough, runny nose, and sore throat
  • What is the recommended treatment for fever reduction and pain relief in dengue?

  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
  • Ibuprofen
  • Aspirin
  • Paracetamol (acetaminophen) (correct)
  • What is the incubation period for dengue fever?

  • 1 to 2 weeks
  • 4 to 7 days
  • 2 to 4 weeks
  • 3 to 14 days (correct)
  • What is the primary vector responsible for spreading dengue fever?

    <p>Aedes aegypti</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many serotypes of the dengue virus are there?

    <p>Five</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which severe form of dengue fever is characterized by dangerously low blood pressure?

    <p>Dengue Shock Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of immunity does infection with one serotype of dengue virus usually provide?

    <p>Lifelong immunity to that serotype</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the live tetravalent attenuated vaccine approved for dengue fever?

    <p>Qdenga</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method for prevention of dengue?

    <p>Wearing clothing that covers much of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many people require hospital admission due to dengue per year?

    <p>Half a million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic symptom associated with dengue fever?

    <p>Headache behind the eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of infection involves high fever and generalized pain in dengue?

    <p>Febrile phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most significant global problem related to dengue since the Second World War?

    <p>Its commonality in over 120 countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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