A97.2: Severe Dengue
Severe Dengue, often referred to as Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever, is an acute infectious disease caused by the dengue virus. This virus is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito. Symptoms usually begin 4 to 10 days after infection and typically begin with a sudden high fever that lasts 2 to 7 days. Accompanying the fever, there may be severe headaches, joint and muscle pain, and a skin rash. The disease can then progress to the critical phase, which may lead to severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, rapid breathing, and blood in the vomit. At this stage, one can also experience bleeding, blood plasma leakage, and low platelet count. If not managed properly, these symptoms can lead to shock, organ failure, and even death. The disease primarily affects the blood, liver, and lymph nodes.
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