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How Long Does It Take To Recover From Dengue Infection?

Hi Doctor, My temperature was 103 and for two days , i assumed it has normal fever and took paracetamol or antibiotic tablets. Temp didn t change for 3rd day and underwent dengue test and ns1 has been deducted with platelets count 1.4 and wbc 400. Same day treatment has been started with continous saline and anti biotics and felt good and temp gone to 99 but midnight my shirt is full of sweat and i changed one accorfingly eve arround 3 to 5 heavy shivering for 20 mins when i wake up again my body temp went to 100 to 102 how many days it exists iam very much afraid what i need to follow to avoid heavy shivering and sweat suggest me please.
Wed, 12 Oct 2016
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Dengue fever usually recovers completely in 5 – 10 days if not complicated by dengue hemorrhagic fever. Your platelet count is not very low and it is under comfortable level. Platelet count of less than 50, 000/dL is serious. Shivering is because of fever and sweating occurs when fever comes down. It happens in all types of fever.
Advice
1.     Take paracetamol intravenously when fever occurs
2.     Continue other treatment as suggested by your doctor
3.     Take proper rest. Do not involve in strenuous activity for few days
4.     Drink 4 – 5 liters of water daily
5.     Take vegetables and fruit juice
6.     Use mosquito net/insect repellent cream to avoid reinfection
7.     You can take capsule Revital one capsule once daily for 1 month to boost immunity
8.     Investigation – monitor your platelet count daily
I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question
Thanks
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How Long Does It Take To Recover From Dengue Infection?

Dengue fever usually recovers completely in 5 – 10 days if not complicated by dengue hemorrhagic fever. Your platelet count is not very low and it is under comfortable level. Platelet count of less than 50, 000/dL is serious. Shivering is because of fever and sweating occurs when fever comes down. It happens in all types of fever. Advice 1. Take paracetamol intravenously when fever occurs 2. Continue other treatment as suggested by your doctor 3. Take proper rest. Do not involve in strenuous activity for few days 4. Drink 4 – 5 liters of water daily 5. Take vegetables and fruit juice 6. Use mosquito net/insect repellent cream to avoid reinfection 7. You can take capsule Revital one capsule once daily for 1 month to boost immunity 8. Investigation – monitor your platelet count daily I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thanks