The incubation period of the dengue virus, i.e. the time between the mosquito bite to the infection happening in the body is taken to be 4-10 days. However, experts say that the symptoms can show up anywhere after that, and cause different signs and symptoms, depending on your risk factors, age and pre-existing illnesses.

With dengue fever, there’s also severity associated with the current DENV-2 strain of the virus. Just as crucial it is to take note of possible signs of worsening, knowing, and acting on early signs can prompt the right diagnosis. The most common early signs of the infection include:

-High fever, usually more than 103 degrees Fahrenheit

-Body aches

-Chills, weakness and fatigue

-Joint and bone pain

-Pain in the belly and abdomen

-Rashes, redness in the eyes

-Nausea and vomiting