Fiebre del dengue

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Fiebre del dengue

Nombres alternativos:

Fiebre de O´nyon-nyong; Fiebre quebrantahuesos; Enfermedad tipo dengue

Tratamiento:

No existe un tratamiento específico para la fiebre del dengue. Es necesario administrar líquidos si hay signos de deshidratación . El acetaminofén (Tylenol) se utiliza para tratar la fiebre alta y se debe evitar el uso de aspirina.

Expectativas (pronóstico):

Se espera una total recuperación.

Complicaciones:

Situaciones que requieren asistencia médica:

Se debe consultar con el médico si la persona ha viajado por un área donde se sabe que se presenta la fiebre del dengue y si ha desarrollado alguno de los síntomas de esta enfermedad.

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