Dengue fever
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Dengue is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes. Most people who get it have no symptoms.
“Dengue (break-bone fever) is a viral infection that is spread from mosquitoes to people.”
“Most people who get dengue do not have symptoms.”
World Health Organization — Dengue and severe dengue (fact sheet, 21 August 2025)Passage verified word-for-word in saved copy
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Most people with dengue have mild or no symptoms and get better in 1 to 2 weeks.
“Most people with dengue have mild or no symptoms and will get better in 1–2 weeks.”
World Health Organization — Dengue and severe dengue (fact sheet, 21 August 2025)Passage verified word-for-word in saved copy
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There is no specific treatment for dengue. Pain can be managed with paracetamol (acetaminophen); ibuprofen and aspirin should be avoided because they can increase bleeding.
“There is no specific treatment for dengue, although pain can be managed with medication such as paracetamol (acetaminophen).”
“Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen and aspirin should be avoided as they can increase the risk of bleeding.”
World Health Organization — Dengue and severe dengue (fact sheet, 21 August 2025)Passage verified word-for-word in saved copy
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If you have dengue: rest, drink plenty of liquids, use paracetamol for pain, avoid ibuprofen and aspirin, and watch for severe symptoms.
“rest; drink plenty of liquids; use acetaminophen (paracetamol) for pain; avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen and aspirin; and watch for severe symptoms and contact your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any.”
World Health Organization — Dengue and severe dengue (fact sheet, 21 August 2025)Passage verified word-for-word in saved copy
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Severe dengue often begins after the fever goes away: severe belly pain, persistent vomiting, fast breathing, bleeding gums or nose, blood in vomit or stool, extreme thirst, or pale cold skin. These need care immediately.
“The symptoms of severe dengue often come after the fever has gone away and may include: severe abdominal pain persistent vomiting rapid breathing bleeding gums or nose fatigue restlessness blood in vomit or stool being very thirsty pale and cold skin feeling weak.”
“People with these severe symptoms should seek care immediately.”
World Health Organization — Dengue and severe dengue (fact sheet, 21 August 2025)Passage verified word-for-word in saved copy
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Early detection and proper medical care greatly lower deaths from severe dengue.
“There is no specific treatment for dengue/severe dengue, and early detection and access to proper medical care greatly lower fatality rates of severe dengue.”
World Health Organization — Dengue and severe dengue (fact sheet, 21 August 2025)Passage verified word-for-word in saved copy
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Severe dengue is treated in hospital with supportive care: IV fluids, oxygen, blood pressure support and, if needed, blood transfusions.
“Treatment for severe dengue is supportive and may include: Fluids given through a vein (IV) Oxygen support Blood pressure management Blood transfusions”
MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Dengue feverPassage verified word-for-word in saved copy
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People infected a second time are at greater risk of severe dengue.
“Individuals who are infected for the second time are at greater risk of severe dengue.”
World Health Organization — Dengue and severe dengue (fact sheet, 21 August 2025)Passage verified word-for-word in saved copy
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Avoiding mosquito bites, especially during the day, lowers the risk. One vaccine is licensed in some countries.
“You can lower your risk of dengue by avoiding mosquito bites, especially during the day.”
“Currently, one vaccine (QDenga) is available and licensed in some countries.”
World Health Organization — Dengue and severe dengue (fact sheet, 21 August 2025)Passage verified word-for-word in saved copy
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Early detection and treatment of severe dengue greatly reduce the risk of death.
“Early detection and treatment of severe dengue can greatly reduce the risk of death.”
MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Dengue feverPassage verified word-for-word in saved copy
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A clinic leaflet presents "DENGO", an EDTA capsule made by the clinic, as "a new breakthrough" for hemorrhagic dengue, describing EDTA as an antioxidant and "mild anti-coagulating agent".
“A NEW BREAKTHROUGH IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HEMORRHAGIC DENGUE FEVER”
“A new product which has shown positive clinical results in dengue fever.”
“Capsule contains enteric coated EDTA a known anti-oxidant and mild anti-coagulating agent.”
Pakistan Institute of Medical Advancement (PIMA), Karachi — clinic document — "DENGO" dengue leaflet (2 pages) and product label (private clinic document; not online)Clinic document — quoted from ProperHealth’s transcription or translation of a scan; not independently verified
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Its reasoning: low platelet counts in dengue reflect clumped platelets that tests miss, and EDTA frees them, raising counts and reducing the need for platelet infusions.
“The anti-coaggulating effect works on freeing up clumped platelets which are not detected in blood tests thereby showing a low platelet count.”
“EDTA is such a mild anticoaggulating agent that it frees up clumped platelets and thereby increasing platelet counts. The need for infusion of platelets decreases.”
Pakistan Institute of Medical Advancement (PIMA), Karachi — clinic document — "DENGO" dengue leaflet (2 pages) and product label (private clinic document; not online)Clinic document — quoted from ProperHealth’s transcription or translation of a scan; not independently verified
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The Urdu brochure (in ProperHealth's translation) calls it "the best medicine for treating dengue fever". It gives no study or records.
“In addition, the institute has prepared the best medicine for treating dengue fever, which is very popular because of its results.”
Pakistan Institute of Medical Advancement (PIMA), Karachi — clinic document — Urdu trifold brochure (quoted in ProperHealth's English translation) (private clinic document; not online)Clinic document — quoted from ProperHealth’s transcription or translation of a scan; not independently verified
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The leaflet's second page reprints Dr. Majid Ali's own dengue guidelines, which include hydrogen peroxide foot soaks, intravenous hydrogen peroxide and EDTA.
“Dr. Ali's Guidelines for the Treatment of Dengue Fever”
“Hydrogen Peroxide Foot Soaks”
“Intravenous hydrogen peroxide therapy”
“EDTA for Treating Dengue Fever”
Pakistan Institute of Medical Advancement (PIMA), Karachi — clinic document — "DENGO" dengue leaflet (2 pages) and product label (private clinic document; not online)Clinic document — quoted from ProperHealth’s transcription or translation of a scan; not independently verified
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Dr. Ali's rationale: dengue's muscle and bone pain come from "oxidative coagulopathy", a theory of his own.
“The primary mechanism underlying the disabling myalgia and bone pain is oxidative coagulopathy”
Pakistan Institute of Medical Advancement (PIMA), Karachi — clinic document — "DENGO" dengue leaflet (2 pages) and product label (private clinic document; not online)Clinic document — quoted from ProperHealth’s transcription or translation of a scan; not independently verified
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Severe belly pain, vomiting that won't stop, or fast breathing during or after dengue: go to hospital now.
“severe abdominal pain”
“persistent vomiting”
“rapid breathing”
“People with these severe symptoms should seek care immediately.”
World Health Organization — Dengue and severe dengue (fact sheet, 21 August 2025)Passage verified word-for-word in saved copy
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Severe belly pain, vomiting that won't stop, or fast breathing during or after dengue: go to hospital now.
“If you or anyone you know has symptoms of severe dengue, call 911 or the local emergency number right away.”
MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Dengue feverPassage verified word-for-word in saved copy
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Bleeding gums or nose, or blood in vomit or stool: go to hospital now.
“bleeding gums or nose”
“blood in vomit or stool”
“People with these severe symptoms should seek care immediately.”
World Health Organization — Dengue and severe dengue (fact sheet, 21 August 2025)Passage verified word-for-word in saved copy
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Pale, cold skin, extreme thirst, restlessness or weakness after the fever settles: go to hospital now.
“The symptoms of severe dengue often come after the fever has gone away and may include:”
“restlessness”
“being very thirsty”
“pale and cold skin”
“feeling weak.”
World Health Organization — Dengue and severe dengue (fact sheet, 21 August 2025)Passage verified word-for-word in saved copy
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A child with dengue who is drinking little or passing little urine: get medical care right away.
“Contact your provider right away if you or your child shows signs of dehydration:”
“Decreased urine (fewer wet diapers in infants)”
“Dizziness or lightheadedness”
MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — DiarrheaPassage verified word-for-word in saved copy
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A child with dengue who is drinking little or passing little urine: get medical care right away.
“If anyone in your family is ill, pay attention to how much they are able to drink. Pay close attention to children and older adults.”
MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — DehydrationPassage verified word-for-word in saved copy
Source documents
- World Health Organization — Dengue and severe dengue (fact sheet, 21 August 2025)
Saved 2026-10-20 · download · SHA-2568daeca23c7c0ba89… - MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Dengue fever
Saved 2026-10-20 · download · SHA-256ff2fb67fb5d865dd… - Pakistan Institute of Medical Advancement (PIMA), Karachi — clinic document — "DENGO" dengue leaflet (2 pages) and product label (private clinic document; not online)
Saved 2026-10-21 · ProperHealth transcription of scanned clinic documents (private archive); doses omitted · SHA-2561afda664a621dd5e… - Pakistan Institute of Medical Advancement (PIMA), Karachi — clinic document — Urdu trifold brochure (quoted in ProperHealth's English translation) (private clinic document; not online)
Saved 2026-10-21 · ProperHealth translation from Urdu of a scanned clinic document (private archive) · SHA-2565f51c983239380d3… - MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Diarrhea
Saved 2026-10-22 · download · SHA-256d5633490a57d2287… - MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Dehydration
Saved 2026-10-19 · download · SHA-2560bf95dcc808c7c4b…
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