break·bone fever (br k b n )n. See dengue. |
breakbone fever.
See dengue fever.
Patient discussion about breakbone fever.
Q. What are the symptoms of dengue fever? Can you die from dengue fever? Can it be cured without anything like normal cough? How long till someone dies from being infected?
A. Fever, headache, joint and muscle pain. Can include nausea and vomiting. Yes, this is a nasty disease and it can kill you. Symptoms usually appear in 3-5 days, and death can occur in as little as 14 days. It is common in some parts of the tropics and is contracted through mosquito bites. This is a serious illness and requires prompt medical attention.
My brother got it in Thailand. He was hospitalized there for almost 3 weeks. He is fine now.
Read more or ask a question about breakbone feverMy brother got it in Thailand. He was hospitalized there for almost 3 weeks. He is fine now.
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