Dengue Fever
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General Discussion
Dengue Fever is an acute viral infection characterized by fever. It is caused by a bite from mosquitoes carrying dengue virus. The primary form of Dengue Fever is characterized by a skin rash and a high fever with severe pain in the head and muscles. Other symptoms may include shaking chills, diarrhea, and vomiting. Bouts of extreme exhaustion may last for months after the initial symptoms.
The secondary forms of this disorder are called Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever and Dengue Shock Syndrome. These usually are caused by a secondary infection with a different type of Dengue virus (Type 2), but may also be caused by the same virus that causes Dengue Fever. Several days after onset other symptoms may include fever, bleeding under the skin, red spots on the legs, and bleeding into the intestines. A marked fall in blood pressure (shock) occurs in very severe cases.
Supporting Organizations
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
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NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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- Website: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/
World Health Organization (WHO)
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- Switzerland
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- Fax: 41227913111
- Website: http://www.who.int/en/
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Last Updated: 7/9/2012
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