Dengue virus (DENV) is a common virus spread by the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes.
Many people who become infected may not experience symptoms, but for those who do, symptoms can begin five to seven days after exposure and can include fever accompanied by nausea, vomiting, rash, muscle aches, joint pain, bone pain, or headache. Symptoms typically resolve between 1-2 weeks. A person should consider being tested for dengue infection if they 1.) exhibit these symptoms and 2.) live in or have traveled to areas with frequent or continuous dengue transmission in the last 14 days.
Repeat or serious infections may result in hospitalizations or death.
Added July 12, 2024
