My friend has Dengue Fever will he be okay?

Question

I have a friend who went to help the poor in Haiti and now he is sick with Dengue Fever. I have never heard of this...will he be okay?

Answer 1

There is no specific treatment for classic dengue fever, and most people recover within 2 weeks. To help with recovery, health care experts recommend

    * Getting plenty of bed rest

    * Drinking lots of fluids

    * Taking medicine to reduce fever

CDC advises people with dengue fever not to take aspirin. Acetaminophen or other over-the-counter pain-reducing medicines are safe for most people.

For severe dengue symptoms, including shock and coma, early and aggressive emergency treatment with fluid and electrolyte replacement can be lifesaving.