Vector-borne Diseases
Dengue fever [classical dengue]
Moderate
ICD-10: A90 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: डेंगू बुखार · தமிழ்: டெங்கு காய்ச்சல் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಡೆಂಗ್ಯೂ ಜ್ವರ · తెలుగు: డెంగ్యూ జ్వరం · বাংলা: ডেঙ্গু জ্বর · मराठी: डेंग्यू ताप · ગુજરાતી: ડેન્ગ્યુ તાવ
About this condition
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection common during and after monsoons in India. It causes sudden high fever, severe body and joint pain, headache, and sometimes a characteristic rash. Most cases resolve with rest and hydration, but monitoring for warning signs of severe dengue is essential.
Common symptoms
high fever
severe headache
pain behind eyes
joint pain
muscle pain
rash
mild bleeding
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | डेंगू बुखार · हड्डी तोड़ बुखार · डेंगी · मच्छर बुखार |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | டெங்கு காய்ச்சல் · எலும்பு முறிவு காய்ச்சல் · மூட்டு வலி காய்ச்சல் · கொசு காய்ச்சல் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಡೆಂಗ್ಯೂ ಜ್ವರ · ಎಲುಬು ಮುರಿಯುವ ಜ್ವರ · ಸೊಳ್ಳೆ ಜ್ವರ · ಕೀಲು ನೋವು ಜ್ವರ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | డెంగ్యూ జ్వరం · ఎముక విరిగే జ్వరం · దోమ జ్వరం · కీళ్ళ నొప్పి జ్వరం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ডেঙ্গু জ্বর · হাড় ভাঙা জ্বর · মশা জ্বর · গিরা ব্যথা জ্বর |
| Marathi (मराठी) | डेंग्यू ताप · हाडतोडी ताप · डास ताप · सांधेदुखी ताप |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ડેન્ગ્યુ તાવ · હાડકા તોડ તાવ · મચ્છર તાવ · સાંધામાં દુખાવો તાવ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Dengue fever [classical dengue]?
high fever, severe headache, pain behind eyes, joint pain, muscle pain, rash.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Dengue fever [classical dengue] common in India?
This condition is commonly seen in Delhi, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and is more prevalent during monsoon, post-monsoon season.
How serious is Dengue fever [classical dengue]?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 24 hours.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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