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While the disease is generally non-fatal, Dengue can be life-threatening in people with chronic diseases such as [[diabetes]] and [[asthma]]. | Dengue fever generally lasts a week or more, and can rarely be complicated by bleeding, [[febrile convulsions]] and [[coma]]. While the disease is generally non-fatal, Dengue fever can be life-threatening in people with chronic diseases such as [[diabetes]] and [[asthma]]. | ||
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The condition generally lasts a week or more. | |||
==Complications== | ==Complications== | ||
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Overview
Dengue fever generally lasts a week or more, and can rarely be complicated by bleeding, febrile convulsions and coma. While the disease is generally non-fatal, Dengue fever can be life-threatening in people with chronic diseases such as diabetes and asthma.
Natural History
The condition generally lasts a week or more.
Complications
Possible complications of Dengue fever include:
- Febrile convulsions
- Severe dehydration
- Bleeding including bleeding from the stomach which should be suspected if your stools are black and tarry
- Coma
Dengue fever can be life-threatening in people with chronic diseases such as diabetes and asthma.
Prognosis
The condition generally lasts a week or more. Although uncomfortable, dengue fever is generally not deadly. People with the condition should fully recover.