{"id":17320,"date":"2024-12-06T15:52:56","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T08:52:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/?p=17320"},"modified":"2025-12-11T17:04:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T10:04:00","slug":"dengue-hemorrhagic-fever-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/en\/dengue-hemorrhagic-fever-en","title":{"rendered":"Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever: What Causes It, What Are the Symptoms, and When Is It Dangerous?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; font-size: 18px;\">Dengue hemorrhagic fever is a disease caused by Aedes mosquitoes, which are a concern for everyone, especially during the rainy season when water collects and mosquitoes are more common. If bitten by an infected mosquito, you could contract this severe and potentially fatal illness. Let\u2019s explore what symptoms to watch for and at what stage the condition becomes dangerous.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; font-size: 20px; font-family: Prompt;\"><strong>Inte<span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">resting Facts About Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 18px; color: #4f9111;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111;\" href=\"#a.001\">What is Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever?<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 18px; color: #4f9111;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111;\" href=\"#a.002\">What Causes Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever?<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 18px; color: #4f9111;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111;\" href=\"#a.003\">Is Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Contagious?<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 18px; color: #4f9111;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111;\" href=\"#a.004\">Stages of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #4f9111;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hot-1.webp?v=202405291424\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 18px; color: #4f9111;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 18px; color: #4f9111;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111;\" href=\"#a.005\">Symptoms of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #4f9111;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/important.png?v=202405291424\" width=\"65\" height=\"20\" \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 18px; color: #4f9111;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 18px; color: #4f9111;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111;\" href=\"#a.006\">Differences Between Dengue Fever and the Common Cold<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 18px; color: #4f9111;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111;\" href=\"#a.007\">What to Do if You Have Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #4f9111;\"><a style=\"color: #4f9111;\" href=\"#a.008\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Treatment for Dengue Fever<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"a.001\" class=\"col-12 marginBottomSpace brakeword11 area-tinymce\">\n<h2><span style=\"color: #4f9111; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>What is Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is a severe form of dengue fever caused by the<\/span>\u00a0<a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/dengue-and-severe-dengue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; text-decoration: underline;\">dengue virus<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #333333;\">(DF), which is transmitted by<\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u00a0Aedes mosquitoes<\/span>.\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Although it is most common during the rainy season, cases can occur year-round. Each year, a significant number of infections are reported.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1683844607\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1456538241\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"How Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Spreads\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/How_Dengue_Hemorrhagic_Fever_Spreads.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"How Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Spreads\" width=\"570\" height=\"458\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-375864211\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2 id=\"a.002\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>What Causes Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">Dengue hemorrhagic fever is caused by the dengue virus, which has four serotypes: DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3, and DEN-4. These viruses are transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. Once a person has been infected with one serotype, they gain lifelong immunity to that specific serotype but only temporary immunity to the other serotypes, which lasts about 3 to 12 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr class=\"solid\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/QMQJPg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Consult with a physician at Intouch Medicare\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Consult_with_a_physician_at_Intouch_Medicare.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"Consult with a physician at Intouch Medicare\" width=\"560\" height=\"177\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<a class=\"button white is-shade is-xxsmall lowercase expand\" >\n\t\t<span>SUPHANSA NIAWBUPHA, MD. \u0e27.62534<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"a.003\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>Is Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Contagious?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">Dengue hemorrhagic fever is not spread directly from person to person. Instead,\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">it is transmitted by female Aedes mosquitoes, which act as carriers.<\/span>\u00a0When a mosquito bites someone who is in the fever stage\u2014when the virus is present in high levels in the bloodstream\u2014the virus enters the mosquito\u2019s digestive system, multiplies, and then moves to its salivary glands. The mosquito can then pass the virus to another person through its bite.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #e6f7cd; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #e6f7cd;\" border=\"1\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">When an infected mosquito bites<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">someone else, it transfers the virus,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">potentially making that person sick.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">The incubation period\u00a0<strong>after being exposed<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">to the virus is typically 5 to 8 days.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u0e41\u0e16\u0e1a_2-1.webp?v=202405291424\" width=\"75\" height=\"8\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-76575510\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-420085636\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Symptoms and Severity of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Symptoms_and_Severity_of_Dengue_Hemorrhagic_Fever.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"Symptoms and Severity of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever\" width=\"570\" height=\"580\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1265090996\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2 id=\"a.005\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>Symptoms of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">Fever typically spikes for 2-7 days and can\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">reach up to 40\u00b0C.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/common_icon_81.webp?v=202405291424\" width=\"60\" height=\"17\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">Loss of appetite, headaches, body aches, and flushed face.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count): In cases of low platelet counts,\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">small red spots may appear on the skin<\/span>\u00a0due to bleeding under the skin, which is the origin of the name &#8220;dengue hemorrhagic fever.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 1.8;\">There may be abdominal pain due to liver enlargement,\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">often tender under the right costal margin.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333; caret-color: black; line-height: 1.8;\">*Most patients experience mild symptoms and recover on their own, but a small percentage may develop severe symptoms, such as significant bleeding, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract, or fluid leakage from blood vessels, leading to low blood pressure, shock, and unconsciousness.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"a.004\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>Stages of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-128699103\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-609453115\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: Prompt; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Febrile_phase\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Febrile_phase.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"Febrile_phase\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: Prompt; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>Febrile Phase<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">During this phase, patients experience a sudden high fever lasting 2-7 days, which can reach up to 40\u00b0C Unlike a common cold, there is usually no runny nose or cough. If the fever becomes too high, seizures may occur. Other symptoms include severe headaches, eye pain, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">Some patients may have a red throat or flushed face. Small red spots may appear on the arms, legs, armpits, or torso due to bleeding under the skin. In some cases, nosebleeds, abdominal pain, or black stool may occur. Liver enlargement may cause pain under the right costal margin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #ff0000;\">It is recommended to seek medical attention during the febrile phase to closely monitor the condition.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/important.png?v=202405291424\" width=\"60\" height=\"18\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1792868406\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: Prompt; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Critical Phase\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/critical_phase.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"Critical Phase\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: Prompt; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>Critical Phase<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">During the critical phase, plasma leakage occurs in all patients, leading to shock in some cases. This phase typically happens just before or at the same time as a rapid drop in fever.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">Patients in shock may exhibit restlessness, excessive sweating, and cold hands and feet. Their pulse may be weak and rapid, but most remain conscious and able to communicate. They may also feel extreme thirst. If shock is treated promptly, most patients recover quickly. However, if shock persists, there can be severe internal bleeding, especially in the gastrointestinal tract.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; line-height: 1.8;\">If left untreated, shock can lead to death within 12-24 hours. Immediate and proper treatment is crucial for survival.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/important.png?v=202405291424\" width=\"60\" height=\"18\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1579858901\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: Prompt; line-height: 1.8;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Recovery Phase\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Recovery_phase.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"Recovery Phase\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: Prompt; line-height: 1.8;\">Recovery Phase<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">The recovery phase occurs relatively quickly, within 24-48 hours after the fever subsides. During this time, a rash may appear, characterized by white spots on a red background, often causing itchiness. This rash typically lasts for 2-4 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">Patients may experience increased urination, and in some cases, a slow pulse may be detected. They begin to regain their appetite and can drink and eat more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #4f9111;\">Patients who have passed the critical stage will show signs of improvement, such as a decrease in fever, increased alertness, and overall better mental clarity.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Excellent.webp?v=202405291424\" width=\"65\" height=\"20\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"a.006\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>Differences Between Dengue Fever and the Common Cold<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">Dengue fever is characterized by a sudden high fever, which may be accompanied by nosebleeds and small red spots on the body, indicating internal bleeding. In contrast, the common cold typically presents with a high fever that persists, along with respiratory symptoms such as coughing and a runny nose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">It&#8217;s important to closely monitor patients after their fever subsides, as there is a risk of shock or severe bleeding, which can be life-threatening.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table style=\"border-style: solid; border-color: #e6f7cd; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #e6f7cd;\" border=\"1\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; line-height: 1.8;\">If a high fever persists for more<br \/>\nthan two days, and symptoms do not<br \/>\nimprove after taking<br \/>\nfever-reducing medication(Antipyretics)<br \/>\nor sponging,\u00a0<strong>it is advisable to seek<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>medical attention at the hospital.<\/strong>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/important.png?v=202405291424\" width=\"60\" height=\"18\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/\u0e41\u0e16\u0e1a_2-1.webp?v=202405291424\" width=\"75\" height=\"8\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1556575685\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-26422028\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Guidelines for Managing Dengue Fever\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Guidelines_for_Managing_Dengue_Fever.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"Guidelines for Managing Dengue Fever\" width=\"570\" height=\"879\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-222687127\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2 id=\"a.007\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; line-height: 1.8;\"><strong>What to Do if You Have Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Stay Hydrated<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Drink plenty of fluids or oral rehydration solutions.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333333;\">To ensure adequate hydration, check the color of your urine. It should be light yellow. Dark yellow or tea-colored urine indicates dehydration.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Fever Management<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Use paracetamol (acetaminophen) as prescribed by your doctor. Do not exceed the recommended dose to avoid the risk of liver damage.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Avoid Aspirin<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/important.png?v=202405291424\" width=\"65\" height=\"20\" \/><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Aspirin should be avoided as it can increase the risk of bleeding.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Seek Medical Attention<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Contact a healthcare provider immediately if you experience symptoms such as vomiting blood, black stools, excessive vomiting, persistent dehydration despite drinking fluids, or cold extremities. These may indicate severe conditions like low blood pressure and shock.\u00a0 Extremities<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Contagion<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Dengue fever is not spread through casual contact or shared food.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Bathing During Fever<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Use warm water for bathing or sponge baths to prevent excessive heat loss and shivering. Avoid cold water, which can lead to a rapid loss of body heat.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr class=\"solid\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/QMQJPg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Chat with Intouch for an inquiry\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chat_with_Intouch_for_an_inquiry.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"Chat with Intouch for an inquiry\" width=\"570\" height=\"81\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"a.008\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #4f9111;\">Treatment for Dengue Fever<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">Dengue fever is managed symptomatically and with supportive care, as there is currently no specific antiviral treatment. Early detection and close monitoring can significantly reduce the risk of death. Here are the recommended care guidelines:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Fever Management<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Use paracetamol to reduce fever. Avoid aspirin, as it can cause abnormal bleeding and gastric irritation.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Fluid Replacement<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Ensure adequate hydration since patients often experience dehydration due to high fever and vomiting. For those who can tolerate oral intake, frequently drink oral rehydration solutions. If severe dehydration, bleeding, vomiting, or bloody stools occur, hospitalization may be necessary.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Close Monitorin<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Regularly check the patient&#8217;s condition. Look for signs of abdominal pain, reduced urine output, restlessness, and cold extremities, especially as the fever subsides.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/QMQJPg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Consult with a physician at Intouchmedicare\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Consult_with_a_physician_at_Intouch_Medicare.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"Consult with a physician at Intouchmedicare\" width=\"1150\" height=\"364\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<a class=\"button white is-shade is-xxsmall lowercase expand\" >\n\t\t<span>SUPHANSA NIAWBUPHA, MD. \u0e27.62534<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">Dengue Fever is a serious illness that can be severe and even fatal if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Currently, treatment is symptomatic and supportive, with close monitoring of the patient&#8217;s condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\">As there is no specific antiviral medication available for dengue fever, vaccination is the only preventive measure currently available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #333333;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Dengue Fever is a serious illness that can be severe and even fatal if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Currently, treatment is symptomatic and supportive, with close monitoring of the patient's condition. As there is no specific antiviral medication available for dengue fever, vaccination is the only preventive measure currently available.\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/item_tab.webp?v=202405291424\" alt=\"Dengue Fever is a serious illness that can be severe and even fatal if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Currently, treatment is symptomatic and supportive, with close monitoring of the patient's condition. As there is no specific antiviral medication available for dengue fever, vaccination is the only preventive measure currently available.\" width=\"450\" height=\"22\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #4f9111;\">Therefore, if anyone shows symptoms, especially children and individuals with pre-existing conditions,\u00a0<strong>it is crucial to seek medical attention immediately for timely treatment.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #4f9111;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/02item_tab.webp?v=202405291424\" width=\"450\" height=\"22\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr class=\"solid\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #4f9111; font-family: Prompt;\"><strong>Interesting article<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><a href=\"\/en\/how-to-prevent-dengue-hemorrhagic-fever-en\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; 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