Dengue fever
Alternative Names
O'nyong-nyong fever; Dengue-like disease; Breakbone feverSymptoms
Dengue fever begins with a sudden high fever, often to 104-105 degrees Fahrenheit.
A flat, red rash may appear over most of the body early during the fever. A second rash, measles-like in appearance, appears later in the disease. Infected people may have increased skin sensitivity and are very uncomfortable.
Other symptoms include:
- Headache
- Joint aches
- Muscle aches
- Nausea
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Vomiting
Exams and Tests
Tests that may be done to diagnose this condition include:
- Complete blood count
- Serology studies to look for antibodies to dengue viruses
- Antibody titer for dengue virus types
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