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Dengue is an infectious disease caused by a virus from an infected mosquito, which is passed on to a person. It is common in warm, wet areas of the world and outbreaks tend to occur in the rainy season. Symptoms might include a high fever, headaches, joint and muscle pain, vomiting and a rash. Most people with dengue tend to recover within 2 weeks.
Follow the links below to find information about dengue.
Reviewed January 2009
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National Arbovirus and Malaria Advisory Committee (NAMAC) annual reports
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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This page contains links to the NAMAC annual reports, which are published in Communicable Diseases Intelligence. The reports also inlcude data on the Sentinel Chicken Surveillance Programme, which is used to provide an early warning of increased flavivirus activity in Australia.
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Sep 2009
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Dengue fever
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Better Health Channel
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Dengue fever is a viral disease spread by mosquitoes in tropical and subtropical regions. Symptoms include high temperature and feeling generally unwell. Serious complications include dengue haemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome. There is no specific medical treatment and no vaccine. The best way to protect against dengue fever is to avoid mosquito bites when travelling in affected areas.
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Mar 2009
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Dengue
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Queensland Health
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Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease found in most tropical areas of the world. There are two principal forms: classical dengue fever - and dengue haemorrhagic fever. Most Queenslanders are unlikely to be infected with the dengue virus. Aside from outbreaks in North Queensland, it occurs in many overseas countries including parts of Asia, Africa and South America. Most notifications of dengue occur in travellers returning from overseas.
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Mar 2009
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Dengue fever (Breakbone fever)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Dengue fever is a mild viral illness transmitted by mosquitoes. It is characterized by fever, rash, and muscle and joint pains.
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Feb 2008
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Dengue fever fact sheet
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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This page provides a series of questions and answers on dengue fever.
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Oct 2006
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Corticosteroids for treating dengue shock syndrome
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The dengue virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and can cause either a mild illness with fever or a more severe illness with fever and bleeding (dengue haemorrhagic fever). The bleeding is generally seen as tiny red spots on the skin but can occasionally ...
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Jan 2006
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Dengue fever - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Dengue fever is a viral infection which is transmitted via the bite of particular types of mosquitos. It most commonly occurs in tropical and subtropical areas of the world.
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Apr 2005
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Dengue fever fact sheet
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Fact sheet on dengue fever.
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May 2004
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