Most Dengue infections result in relatively mild illness, but some can progress to Dengue hemorrhagic fever. The common Dengue fever symptoms may develop in abrupt change from fever to hypothermia, severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, bleeding, difficulties breathing, or altered mental status (such as irritability, confusion, lethargy). In such cases hospitalization with close monitoring of vital signs, fluid balance, and hematologic parameters (hematocrit, platelet count) is indicated, as well as additional supportive measures. An infected person cannot spread the infection to other persons but can be a source of Dengue virus for mosquitoes for about 6 days. Persons who have been infected with one or more forms of Dengue virus are at greater risk for the more severe disease. With the increase in all types of virus, the occurrence of Dengue hemorrhagic fever becomes more likely. All patients with Dengue hemorrhagic fever need to be hospitalized for fluid therapy and monitoring.
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