Dengue fever is also known as breakbone fever. This is a mosquito-borne infection that can cause severe flu-like symptoms. It is spread by the bite of Aedes mosquitoes. The symptoms of dengue range from mild to severe. Severe symptoms include dengue shock syndrome and dengue hemorrhagic fever.

In case of severe symptoms, hospitalization may be required within a few hours. In such cases, many wish to know how many days dengue recovery takes. In this article, we will discuss the general duration of dengue fever.

  1. How long does dengue fever last?
  2. How long does dengue with mild symptoms last?
  3. How long does dengue with severe symptoms last?
  4. Takeaway
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Symptoms of dengue usually appear between 4 days to 2 weeks after being bitten by an Aedes or infected mosquito. These symptoms can last for 3 to 10 days after the symptoms of dengue appear or they can also be biphasic; that is, they can reappear once the symptoms are cured. Sometimes, the condition can be serious depending on the symptoms one experiences and their severity.

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Mild symptoms of dengue include fever, pain and skin rash, which are usually accompanied by eye painheadachemuscle painbone painnausea/vomiting or joint pain. These mild symptoms of dengue last for 2-7 days. Most people recover after about a week. There is no specific medicine to treat mild dengue. Doctors treat only the symptoms of dengue to keep you comfortable and help you to recover from the infection overall.

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Even after the dengue fever is cured, many symptoms seen during dengue can take a serious form. These include gastrointestinal problems such as nausea or vomiting, severe abdominal pain, respiratory problems such as shortness of breathdehydration, severe plasma leakage, and heavy bleeding (bleeding from the nosebleeding gumsvomiting blood or blood in stool) a sudden drop in blood pressure, tiredness, restlessness or irritability. These symptoms can be life-threatening and medical care is needed immediately in such cases. Symptoms of severe dengue appear within 24 to 48 hours after the fever is cured.

Symptoms of severe dengue are seen in 1 in 20 people. During severe dengue, there is a risk of shockinternal bleeding and even death. People who have had dengue before are more at risk of severe dengue. Additionally, infants and pregnant women are also at a higher risk. By recognizing the early signs of shock and seeking emergency medical care, the risk of death in severe dengue patients can be reduced by up to 99.5%. Not only this, the severe type of dengue has a delayed onset and usually lasts for 24 to 48 hours. If treatment is not received in time, it may be too late to save the patient

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Dengue fever is a painful and debilitating mosquito-borne disease caused by one of four dengue viruses. Symptoms of dengue start appearing in 2 to 7 days. During this time, it passes through three stages of the incubation period – fever, critical, recovery. If you notice any symptoms or signs of dengue, seek emergency medical service immediately as severe dengue is a medical emergency.

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Dr Rahul Gam

Dr Rahul Gam

Infectious Disease
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