The most common symptom of dengue is fever with any of the following:
Aches and pains (eye pain, typically behind the eyes, muscle, joint, or bone pain)
Nausea, vomiting
Rash
Any warning sign
Mild symptoms of dengue can be confused with other illnesses that cause fever.
Symptoms of dengue typically last 2–7 days.
Most people will recover after about a week.
Symptoms of dengue can become severe within a few hours. Severe dengue is a medical emergency.
About 1 in 20 people who get sick with dengue will develop severe dengue. Severe dengue can result in shock, internal bleeding, and death.
Warning signs are symptoms that indicate a person may be at higher risk for developing severe dengue. Immediately go to a local clinic or emergency room if you or a family member has any of the following warning signs:
Belly pain or tenderness
Vomiting (at least 3 times in 24 hours)
Bleeding from the nose or gums
Vomiting blood, or blood in the stool
Feeling extremely tired or restless
See your healthcare provider if you have symptoms of dengue and live in or have recently traveled to an area with risk of dengue.
A blood test is the most reliable way to confirm a diagnosis—and that’s what we do best at HAEMO Diagnostic Laboratory.
Your healthcare provider may request blood tests to detect dengue or other similar viral infections, such as Zika or chikungunya. Early and accurate testing helps ensure proper care and timely treatment.
Visit HAEMO Diagnostic Laboratory for trusted and precise diagnostic services.