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Dengue hemorrhagic fever    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Hemorrhagic dengue; Dengue shock syndrome; Philippine hemorrhagic fever; Thai hemorrhagic fever; Singapore hemorrhagic fever

Prevention

Vaccines are not available to prevent dengue fever. Use personal protection (clothing, mosquito repellent containing DEET, netting, and etc.), and travel during periods of minimal mosquito activity if possible. Mosquito abatement programs can also reduce the risk of infection.

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