“What are the symptoms of dengue in a child?”
My daughter came back from school sniffing her nose. Within about 3 hours she had extremely high fever. The doctor suggested Crocin and Meftal P for the next two days. I am worried it could be Dengue. What are its symptoms? Is this really possible?
5 Answers
This usually comes from mosquito bites from the tropics. Have you recently traveled? It sounds like a virus she caught at school. With dengue fever is extremely high and severe headache
Dengue fever is endemic in some areas of the world including the Philippines, Indonesia, parts of Africa, and parts of central America. The disease sometimes spreads to Texas. Difficult to suspect and diagnose in US.
Dengue like all viral infections causes high fever and the fever lasts longer and there is history if exposure to mosquitoes.
High fever more than 5 days, muscle aching and pain behind the eyes. Low platelets and hemorrhage.
That is a difficult question, what makes you worried about dengue? Please seek medical care immediately.
