3. Symptoms. . .
High fever
Severe headache, body ache
Severe eye pain (behind eyes)
Red spots
Muscle and/or bone pain
Rash
Low white cell count
Mild bleeding manifestation (e.g.,
nose or gum bleed)
4. Symptoms. . .
• Go IMMEDIATELY to an emergency room or the closest health care provider
if any of the following warning signs appear:
• Temperature declines 3 to 7 days after symptoms began.
• Severe abdominal pain or persistent vomiting
• Red spots or patches on the skin
• Bleeding from nose or gums
• Vomiting blood
• Black, tarry stools (feces, excrement)
• Drowsiness or irritability
• Pale, cold, or clammy skin
• Difficulty breathing
5. Prevention . . .
• Control or eradication of the mosquitoes carrying
the virus that causes dengue.
6. To prevent mosquito bites, wear long-sleeved shirts,
long pants, socks and shoes when outdoors.