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Symptoms
Many people, especially children and teens, may experience no signs or symptoms during a mild case of dengue fever. When symptoms do occur, they usually begin four to 10 days after the person is bitten by an infected mosquito. Signs and symptoms of dengue fever most commonly include:
Fever, up to 106 F (41 C)
Headaches
Muscle, bone and joint pain
Pain behind your eyes
You might also experience:
Widespread rash
Nausea and vomiting
Minor bleeding from your gums or nose
Most people recover within a week or so. In some cases, however, symptoms worsen and can become life-threatening. Blood vessels often become damaged and leaky, and the number of clot-forming cells in your bloodstream falls. This can cause:
Bleeding from the nose and mouth
Severe abdominal pain
Persistent vomiting
Bleeding under the skin, which may look like bruising
Problems with your lungs, liver and heart
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