| Summary: | <p>This is an unusual case of dengue without fever. This is a 23-year-old, white male patient who went to his family doctor in August, 2013 complaining of of a reddish exanthematous eruption in his upper chest, who despite of having measured his temperature several times at home, he did not have hyperthermia. He was referred to "Dr. Ernesto Guevara de la Serna" General Teaching Hospital, from where he was moved to "60 Anniversario del Moncada" field hospital for suspecting dengue. Throughout his hospital stay vital, his signs were measured every 3 hours, and fever was never detected. On the fourth day of his follow-up, loop test was positive. On sixth day, IgM for dengue was made and resulted positive. In situations of increasing the incidence of dengue, at the onset of rash without fever, this disease should be considered as a possible diagnosis, which is of paramount importance that has incidence on its transmission.</p>
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