Dengue fever
Alternative names:
chikungunya; dengue-like disease; O'nyong-nyong fever; West Nile fever
Treatment:
Rehydration is necessary if dehydration is evident. The high fever can be treated with acetaminophen (avoid aspirin).
Expectations (prognosis):
Full recovery is expected.
Complications:
Calling your health care provider:
Call your health care provider if you have been traveling in an area endemic for Dengue fever (that is, an area where Dengue fever is known to occur) and have developed symptoms suggested above.
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