Dengue Fever - Medical Specification

Dengue Fever - Medical Specification

Term Description
Name Dengue Fever
Definition An infectious tropical disease caused by the dengue virus and transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes.
Cause Caused by the dengue virus, which has four distinct serotypes (DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3, DEN-4).
Symptoms Fever, severe headache, joint and muscle pain, rash, mild bleeding (nose or gums).
Transmission Transmitted through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes, primarily Aedes aegypti.
Diagnosis
  • Medical history
  • Physical examination
  • Blood tests (detection of dengue virus or antibodies)
Treatment
  • Symptomatic relief (pain relievers, fluids)
  • Rest
  • Medical supervision for severe cases
Prevention
  • Mosquito control (eliminate breeding sites)
  • Using mosquito repellents and bed nets
  • Avoiding mosquito bites
Complications
  • Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
  • Dengue Shock Syndrome
  • Organ failure

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