Amid rising dengue cases, know how to identify dengue fever and viral fever

Influenza-A (viral fevers) and dengue almost have similar symptoms but also have some different warning signs.

The common signs are cold, cough, headache, body pains and fever

However, those who suffer from dengue might witness rashes on their body which seldom look like blood clots.

In dengue cases, the body temperature might record up to 103 degrees F to 104 degrees F while in viral fever, it does not reach 101 degrees F or 103 degrees F.

Excruciating pain is also witnessed in those who have dengue. This is why it is also called breakbone fever.

Platelets count drops in case of dengue fever.

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