Deng Vaccine
What is
Dengue Fever?
Dengue fever is caused by dengue viruses and is transmitted from person to person through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. More than 70% of those at risk of infection live in Southeast Asia and the Western Paci c region. There are 4 serotypes of the dengue virus: During outbreaks, all four types can circulate simultaneously. Therefore, one person can be infected with more than one serotype over time, and it is possible to contract dengue more than once. DENV-1 DENV-2 DENV-3 DENV-4
What are the symptoms of dengue fever?
In addition to high fever, patients may also experience
Severe headache
Pain behind the eyes
They may also have: Muscle and joint pain
4-10
2-7
infection. days after
These symptoms usually appear
Which can last for another
days
Although many cases (about 1 in 4) present with only mild symptoms, children and individuals with a second dengue infection are at risk of developing severe illness such as: Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) and Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS)
Warning signs of severe dengue usually occur as the fever subsides, including: Severe abdominal pain or tenderness, vomiting at least 3 times within 24 hours
Early diagnosis and proper medical treatment are crucial in reducing the risk of severe complications and death.
Nosebleeds or bleeding gums, vomiting blood or passing blood in the stool, fatigue, restlessness, or irritability
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