Dengue fever is an infectious disease caused by the dengue virus (DENV 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5). In Brazil, there are the first 4 types, which are transmitted by the bite of the female Aedes aegypti mosquito, especially during the summer and rainy periods.
Symptoms of dengue include fever, fatigue, headache, back pain and there is no specific treatment, recommended rest, pain relievers, anti-thermal medications such as dipirone and hydration. However, some people may develop a severe form of the disease, called severe dengue, characterized by vascular leaks, severe bleeding and organ failure, which is life-threatening.
- Diagnosis of the severity of dengue is done by your doctor through tests such as the collar test and blood test for the count of platelets and red blood cells.
- Tests that are only requested in case of suspected complications of dengue.
Symptoms of classic dengue last an average of 7 days, depending on the patient’s health before getting sick. In general, healthy adults usually recover from the disease in just 2 to 3 days, as the body is better prepared to fight the virus.
However, for children, pregnant women, the elderly, or people with immune system problems, such as AIDS and cancer treatment, dengue symptoms can take up to 12 days to resolve, rest and adequate nutrition is important to accelerate healing. Process. See what your diet should look like to recover faster.
Symptoms of hemorrhagic dengue last an average of 7 to 10 days and signs of shock can begin 3 to 5 days after the onset of these symptoms, being the most severe stage of this type of disease.
The first symptoms of hemorrhagic dengue are very similar to those of the classic version of the disease, however, with greater severity, as they cause changes in blood clotting. It is common to have nosebleeds, gums, urinary, gastrointestinal and uterine hemorrhages, which are a reflection of bleeding from small vessels in the skin and internal organs.
In the most severe cases, dengue can cause complications such as severe dehydration, liver, neurological, cardiac or respiratory problems. Learn about all the complications and sequelae that can occur.
Therefore, it is very important to be attentive to symptoms, since in hemorrhagic dengue the clinical picture gets worse quickly, which can lead to shock and death in 24 hours. Therefore, help should be sought urgently, so that proper treatment is carried out as quickly as possible.