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==Overview== | ==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]]. | 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== | ==Natural History== | ||
Dengue fever generally lasts about six to seven days, with a smaller peak of fever at the trailing end of the fever (the so-called "biphasic pattern"). The [[platelet]] count will drop until the patient's temperature is normal. | Dengue fever generally lasts about six to seven days, with a smaller peak of fever at the trailing end of the fever (the so-called "biphasic pattern"). The [[platelet]] count will drop until the patient's temperature is normal. | ||
==Complications== | ==Complications== | ||
Possible complications of Dengue fever include: | Possible complications of Dengue fever include: | ||
* [[Febrile convulsions]] | * [[Febrile convulsions]] | ||
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==Prognosis== | ==Prognosis== | ||
Although uncomfortable, dengue fever is generally not deadly. However, Dengue fever can be life-threatening in people with chronic diseases such as [[diabetes]] and [[asthma]]. | Although uncomfortable, dengue fever is generally not deadly. However, Dengue fever can be life-threatening in people with chronic diseases such as [[diabetes]] and [[asthma]]. | ||
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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
Dengue fever generally lasts about six to seven days, with a smaller peak of fever at the trailing end of the fever (the so-called "biphasic pattern"). The platelet count will drop until the patient's temperature is normal.
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
Prognosis
Although uncomfortable, dengue fever is generally not deadly. However, Dengue fever can be life-threatening in people with chronic diseases such as diabetes and asthma.