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Dengue 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 mosquito from Aedes aegypti, especially in summer and rainy periods.
The symptoms of dengue include fever, tiredness, headache, pain in the back of the eyes and there is no specific treatment, with rest, analgesics, anti-thermals such as dipyrone, and hydration being recommended. However, some people can develop a severe form of the disease, called severe dengue, characterized by vascular leakage, severe bleeding and organ failure, which is potentially fatal.
The diagnosis of the severity of dengue is made by the doctor through tests such as the snare test and blood test for platelet and red blood cell counts, which are tests that are only requested when there is suspicion of dengue complications.
Dengue duration time
1. Classical dengue
The symptoms of classic dengue last an average of 7 days, depending on the patient's state of health before becoming ill. In general, healthy adults usually recover from the disease in just 2 or 3 days, as the body is better prepared to fight the virus.
However, children, pregnant women, the elderly or people with an altered immune system, as in the case of AIDS and treatment for cancer, the symptoms of dengue can take up to 12 days to resolve, it is important to rest and adequate food to speed up the healing process. See what your diet should be like to recover faster.
2. Hemorrhagic dengue
The symptoms of hemorrhagic dengue last, on average, from 7 to 10 days and the signs of shock can start from 3 to 5 days after the onset of these symptoms, being the most severe phase of this type of disease.
The initial symptoms of hemorrhagic dengue are very similar to those of the classic version of the disease, however, with a greater severity, as they cause changes in blood clotting. It is common to experience nosebleeds, gingival, urinary, gastrointestinal and uterus bleeding, 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. Know all the complications and sequels that may arise.
Thus, it is very important to be aware of the symptoms, because in hemorrhagic dengue, the clinical picture worsens rapidly, which can lead to shock and death within 24 hours. Therefore, assistance should be sought urgently, so that appropriate treatment is carried out as soon as possible.