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Prevention of dengue fever (subsequent infections)

MVO: Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne disease
Once infected, the risk of severe dengue is lifelong
The symptoms of first infection are usually mild
But subsequent infections from other serotypes of dengue virus may lead to severe dengue and can be fatal
Super: Severe dengue (also known as dengue haemorrhagic fever)
can cause circulatory failure and shock
MVO: If you feel unwell after mosquito bites from travel abroad
see a doctor right away
Super: Incubation period: 3 to 14 days
MVO: and explain your recent travel history
Super: Beware of Dengue Fever
Once infected, the risk of severe dengue is lifelong
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