Is dengue fever more dangerous than COVID-19?

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Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

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Dengue can get dangerous if not taken care of on time. Especially if it has happened the second time. On the contrary Covid 19 does not cause internal bleeding and shock like dengue.

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Answered 24/07/2025

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