Dengue Fever Claims Life of Pharmacist, 20th Fatality in Singapore This Year

Symptoms of Dengue Fever

Symptoms of dengue fever can range from asymptomatic to mild-to-moderate or severe, depending on the individual.

Recent Fatalities

On 5 Aug 2020, a 25-year-old became the 20th fatality in Singapore this year due to dengue. A close relative of the 35-year-old pharmacist who died from dengue haemorrhagic fever last Thursday is currently being tested for the virus.

Classification of Dengue Fever

According to the 2009 WHO revised guidelines, dengue disease is categorized as DF (dengue fever), DF with warning signs, and severe dengue.

WHO Classification of Dengue Fever

The World Health Organization classifies dengue into probable dengue, dengue with warning signs, and severe dengue.