Can you survive dengue fever?

Can you survive dengue fever?

Most people recover from dengue fever without any lasting complications. If you have symptoms of dengue fever, you have about a 1 in 20 chance of it worsening to severe dengue. If you have severe dengue and are treated immediately at a hospital or medical facility, you have a greater than 99% chance of recovering.

Complications of dengue fever in pregnancy

If you’re pregnant and have dengue fever, it can cause miscarriage, low birth weight or premature birth. It’s important to take steps to prevent getting dengue during pregnancy to protect yourself and your unborn child.