Living with Dengue disease
A viral illness spread by mosquitoes that starts with fever and can sometimes become more serious.
Understanding Dengue disease
It starts as a general fever illness. Sometimes it progresses to more severe forms, including dengue hemorrhagic fever with capillary leakage and bleeding, and dengue shock syndrome. GARD lists onset any time in life.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Fever
- Headache
- Joint pain
- Skin rash
- Abdominal pain
- Itching
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
It is caused by the dengue virus.
Also known as: break bone fever; breakbone fever; classic dengue; dengue; dengue fever; dengue virus caused disease or disorder
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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