Dengue symptoms: More than 500 dengue cases reported in Bengal in a single day; key symptoms to take note of | The Times of India

In the case of dengue, a high fever of 104 F is accompanied by two of the following symptoms: severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, nausea,

Vomiting, swollen glands and skin rash.

The first 2-7 days of infection are called the febrile phase.

The patient may enter the critical phase of infection 3-7 days after illness during which the patient’s overall symptoms may worsen.

WHO warns that “acute dengue is a potentially fatal complication, due to plasma leakage, fluid accumulation, respiratory distress, severe bleeding, or organ failure.” Warning signs during this stage are: severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, rapid breathing, bleeding gums or nose, fatigue, restlessness, enlarged liver and blood in vomit or stool.