Fever is one of the most common health problems especially during seasonal change and mosquito borne disease outbreak. But not all fevers are created equal. In the early stages, viral fever and dengue may have similar starting symptoms, making it difficult to differentiate between the two. Dengue is caused by the dengue virus, which is transmitted by infected Aedes mosquitoes. Viral fever is a generic term commonly used for fever due to viral infections. Dengue can be serious