What are the Classic Dengue Fever and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Symptoms?
In this article, you will know the transmission and the symptoms of the Classic Dengue Fever and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever and how to take timely action.
Classic Dengue Fever and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Symptoms
Dengue fever is an infectious disease caused by any one of four closely related viruses (DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3, and DEN-4). The viruses are transmitted to humans by the bite of a mosquito called AEDES AEGYPTI which is the carrier of the disease.
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A person will get the classic dengue fever the first time he or she is infected by one of these four virus serotypes. He or she will never suffer from dengue fever caused by the same type of virus, but the person can still be exposed to the remaining serotypes.
"After suffering from a Classic Dengue Fever, preventive measures should be extremely respected in order to avoid Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever consequences."
If the person is infected again by the dengue carrying mosquito with one of the remaining virus serotypes, he or she can suffer from the dengue hemorrhagic fever, which is more dangerous and in many cases can cause death.
Classic Dengue Fever Symptoms.
Dengue Fever symptoms appear within 5 to 8 days of being bitten by an infected mosquito and last for 3 to 7 days.
Dengue Fever infected people present the sudden onset of a high fever and shivers, severe headache, retro-orbital pain (behind the eyes) and severe joint and muscle pain (lower back area). Then, some rash appears on the face, hands, arms or legs similar to measles rash.
Some Dengue Fever infected people present:
- Rash on the trunk, arms and legs.
- Bleeding of gums.
- Nauseas and vomiting.
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Unfortunately, some people present so mild Classic Dengue Fever symptoms that they do not know if they have already suffer from Classic Dengue Fever, so they are exposed to Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever.
Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Symptoms (Deadly)
- The sudden onset of a high fever that last for 2 to 7 days.
- Abnormal bleeding in different parts of the body.
- Difficulty while breathing.
- Vomiting.
- Alterations in blood pressure.
- Lack of appetite.
- Paleness, sweating and drowsiness.
