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Oct 9, 2023 · Abstract. Dengue is a very serious public health problem that can manifest a wide range of symptoms from asymptomatic to fatal conditions, such as dengue shock syndrome (DSS). It is a life-threatening mosquito-borne viral infection widely spread in tropical areas. Dengue virus transmission occurs from an infected Aedes mosquito to humans.
Prevent spread of dengue within your house. Place patient under bed net or have patient use insect repellent while febrile to avoid infecting mosquitoes that can infect others within 2 weeks. KILL all mosquitoes in house. Empty containers that carry water on patio. Put screens on windows and doors to prevent mosquitoes from coming into house.
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Dengue hemorrhagic fever occurs primarily in children 10 years living in areas where dengue is endemic and requires prior infection with the dengue virus.. Dengue hemorrhagic fever may initially resemble classic dengue fever, but certain findings (eg, severe abdominal pain and tenderness, persistent vomiting, hematemesis, epistaxis, melena) indicate possible progression to severe dengue.
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1 in 4: About one in four people infected with dengue will get sick.For people who get sick with dengue, symptoms can be mild or severe.Severe dengue can be life-threatening within a few hours and often requires care at a hospital.Mild symptoms of dengue can be confused with other illnesses that cause fever, aches and pains, or a rash.
There is no specific medicine to treat dengue.Treat the symptoms of dengue and see your healthcare provider.Dec 27, 2022 · Fluid Management in Severe Dengue. Dengue shock syndrome (DSS) is the most serious manifestation of dengue hemorrhagic fever characterized by a marked increase in vascular permeability. The pulse pressure (difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure) is an important determinant of the severity of plasma vascular leakage.
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- Indian J Pediatr. 2023; 90(2): 168-177.
Oct 5, 2022 · Dengue (DENG-gey) fever is a mosquito-borne illness that occurs in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Mild dengue fever causes a high fever and flu-like symptoms. The severe form of dengue fever, also called dengue hemorrhagic fever, can cause serious bleeding, a sudden drop in blood pressure (shock) and death.
Apr 13, 2023 · Clinical findings include nausea, vomiting, rash, aches and pains, a positive tourniquet test, leukopenia, and the following warning signs: abdominal pain or tenderness, persistent vomiting, clinical fluid accumulation, mucosal bleeding, lethargy, restlessness, and liver enlargement. The presence of a warning sign may predict severe dengue in a ...
