- female
- 30 Years
- 31/03/2021
Can dengue happen twice?
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Whenever there is a mosquito bite and spread of the Dengue virus, there is a chance of Dengue infection. There is no life-long immunity post first infection
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Answered 04/07/2025
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Yes, a 30-year-old female can get dengue more than once. Here's what you should know:
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Different Dengue Virus Types:
Dengue is caused by four different virus types (serotypes). Infection with one type usually gives you immunity to that specific type but not to the others. -
Possibility of Multiple Infections:
You can get dengue again if infected by a different serotype. -
Severity Considerations:
A second dengue infection can sometimes be more severe, so seek medical care if symptoms appear. -
Prevention:
Protect yourself from mosquito bites by using repellents, wearing protective clothing, and eliminating mosquito breeding sites.
If you have symptoms like high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, joint and muscle pain, rash, or bleeding, consult a healthcare provider promptly for evaluation and care.
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I recently got bitten by a street dog, which left a scratch without any bleeding. I quickly rinsed it with tap water for about 10 or 30 seconds and then got the intradermal antirabies vaccine around 45 minutes later. I'm a bit concerned about a few things. Could I still be at risk for rabies since I didn't wash the bite with soap for a full 15 minutes? Also, is there a chance my family could catch rabies just from washing dishes in the same spot where I cleaned my leg? I'm worried because I noticed the hospital might not have kept the vaccine cold the entire time I mean, they took it out in the morning and used it throughout the day, and I got my first dose around 4:30. For the second dose, they did get it right from storage, but the cool box was always open. Is there a possibility that this could affect how well the vaccine works and my chances of getting rabies?
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