Dengue fever
Dengue fever ( 24 Questions)
Joint and muscle pain are common symptoms of dengue fever, especially during the acute phase of the infection. Patients often experience severe pain, giving it the colloquial name "breakbone fever."
Influenza can cause muscle aches, but it is not relevant in this situation, as the patient is suspected of having dengue fever.
The statement that dengue fever doesn't cause any pain and is a mild infection is incorrect. Dengue fever can cause severe symptoms, and joint/muscle pain is one of them.
Malaria can cause muscle pain, but the patient is suspected of having dengue fever, not malaria. The focus should be on the symptoms associated with dengue fever.
Choice A rationale:
Joint and muscle pain are common symptoms of dengue fever, especially during the acute phase of the infection. Patients often experience severe pain, giving it the colloquial name "breakbone fever."
Choice B rationale:
Influenza can cause muscle aches, but it is not relevant in this situation, as the patient is suspected of having dengue fever.
Choice C rationale:
The statement that dengue fever doesn't cause any pain and is a mild infection is incorrect. Dengue fever can cause severe symptoms, and joint/muscle pain is one of them.
Choice D rationale:
Malaria can cause muscle pain, but the patient is suspected of having dengue fever, not malaria. The focus should be on the symptoms associated with dengue fever.