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Can a person fully recover from dengue infection?

Dengue infection in adults lasts from 2 to 7 days.Most patients recover fully from dengue fever with no long term effects. Only 5% of people have risk of developing severe dengue which can asssure full recovery if treated promptly in hospital.
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How to prevent the spread of dengue fever?

Stagnant water is the breeding ground for mosquitoes to lay eggs and hence removing standing water is important to prevent spread of dengue fever. Using repellents, wearing fully covered clothes, closing window and door with screens would prevent entering the mosquitoes from entering houses.
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Can dengue fever be treated with antibiotics?

The answer is no. Dengue fever is caused by a virus belonging to Flaviviridae family, so taking antibiotics will not be effective against dengue infection. Once infected , the only way to manage is by taking pain relivers (Paracetamol) , adequate rest and hydrating frequently.
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