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* 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.<ref name=WHO2009>{{cite web | title = Dengue: guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control | url = http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2009/9789241547871_eng.pdf?ua=1 }}</ref> | ||
==Complications== | ==Complications== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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.[1]
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.