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Dengue

Dengue is a viral infection spread by Aedes mosquitoes and is well known in Curaçao. Symptoms often include high fever, a severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, nausea and sometimes a rash. Severe dengue often develops around the time the fever falls. Warning signs may then appear, such as abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, bleeding, drowsiness, increasing weakness and dehydration. Do not use ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac or aspirin until dengue has been ruled out, because these medicines can increase the risk of bleeding.

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  • Dengue is a viral infection spread by Aedes mosquitoes and occurs regularly in Curaçao.
  • Fever, severe muscle and joint pain, headache, pain behind the eyes, nausea and a rash are well-known symptoms.
  • Severe dengue may become apparent just as the fever starts to fall.
  • Abdominal pain, bleeding, drowsiness, passing little urine, persistent vomiting and dehydration are important warning signs.
  • Do not use ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac or aspirin until dengue has been ruled out.

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Zika feverZika fever is a usually mild viral infection transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes and also through sex. The greatest risks are serious harm to an unborn baby and rare nerve complications. Pregnancy after possible exposure, increasing muscle weakness or signs of severe dengue require prompt assessment.
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ChikungunyaChikungunya is a viral infection spread by Aedes mosquitoes. Sudden fever and often severe pain in several joints are characteristic. Most people recover, but joint symptoms may last months or longer.
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FluFlu is a contagious respiratory infection caused by an influenza virus. It often starts suddenly with fever or chills, muscle pain, headache, tiredness and a dry cough. Most healthy people recover at home, but flu can be severe in young children, older people, pregnant people and those with chronic conditions. In Curaçao, dengue and COVID-19 can cause similar symptoms; warning signs and people at higher risk need timely assessment.