Dengue
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By the context: in regions where the transmitting mosquito circulates, when a high fever is accompanied by intense pain it is worth seeking care, since it could be dengue.
Dengue is a viral illness transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes, common in warm climates. It can range from mild cases to more serious forms.
Common symptoms:
- Sudden-onset high fever
- Intense headache, muscle, and joint pain
- Nausea, skin rash, and general malaise
When to seek care promptly? With fever accompanied by abdominal pain, bleeding, or worsening, a prompt evaluation is important.
Which specialist treats it? The infectious disease specialist and the internist manage the condition, with the general practitioner as the first point of contact. Seeking care in time and staying hydrated under professional guidance is essential.
Data on 3,545 doctors who treat dengue
Which specialist treats dengue?
Dengue fever should be evaluated by a general practitioner, an internal medicine physician, or an infectious disease specialist; severe cases may require an anesthesiologist or a critical care specialist. You can book with the right specialist if you have a high fever, intense muscle pain, or a rash after being in a risk area. Prompt care helps monitor for warning signs.
Related symptoms
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in dengue
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Frequently asked questions
What is dengue?
By the context: in regions where the transmitting mosquito circulates, when a high fever is accompanied by intense pain it is worth seeking care, since it could be dengue.
Which doctor treats dengue?
Dengue fever should be evaluated by a general practitioner, an internal medicine physician, or an infectious disease specialist; severe cases may require an anesthesiologist or a critical care specialist. You can book with the right specialist if you have a high fever, intense muscle pain, or a rash after being in a risk area. Prompt care helps monitor for warning signs.