Monsoon Fever vs Dengue: The monsoons bring about various illnesses, hence it becomes difficult to establish what could be behind these symptoms. Monsoon Fever and Dengue are the most common among these diseases. Though the clinical features of both these conditions are quite similar differentiating them is important. Early diagnosis is essential to manage these conditions effectively.

Dr Neha Rastogi Panda, Consultant-Infectious Diseases, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram explained the difference between monsoon fever and dengue.

How To Differentiate Between Fever And Dengue

Monsoon Fever

According to Dr Panda, monsoon fever refers to the constellation of various infections that happen during the rainy season. The principal culprits include food-borne illnesses - hepatitis A, E  Enteric fever ( typhoid) and vector-borne illnesses - dengue, and chikungunya.

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The usual symptoms include:

Fever: Usually low grade between 100°F and 102°F

Respiratory Symptoms: Like cold or flu, there can be cough, sore throat, nasal congestion etc.

Gastrointestinal Issues: Gastrointestinal tract may be involved as evidenced by complaints of nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea most times.

Body Aches: Fatigue as well as generalised body pain is reported but not so severe as those experienced with dengue.

Dengue

Dengue vs Monsoon Fever (Image Credits: Canva)

Dengue is not contagious from person to person except when passed from a pregnant person to their child. Symptoms are usually mild with your first infection, but if you get another infection with a different version of DENV, your risk of severe complications goes up, as per Cleveland Clinic.

Dengue is an illness caused by viruses carried through mosquitoes such as Aedes mosquitoes which breed in stagnant water, especially during rainy seasons.

Symptoms Of Dengue

High Fever: This type of fever occurs suddenly and can go up to temperatures above or equal to 104 degrees Fahrenheit or more than that. 

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