{"id":1995,"date":"2023-12-09T19:36:11","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T14:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medcollegedarshan.com\/?p=1995"},"modified":"2023-12-10T00:46:58","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T19:16:58","slug":"dengue-symptoms-diagnosis-prevention-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medcollegedarshan.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/09\/dengue-symptoms-diagnosis-prevention-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Dengue : Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prevention & Treatment."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dengue is a type of viral hemorrhagic fever caused by the dengue virus and spread by the bite of Aedes mosquito<\/strong>. Hence it is a mosquito borne fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Transmission <\/u><\/strong>: <\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dengue virus is commonly spread by the Aedes mosquito, which is a nervous feeder( it bites repeatedly to more than one person to complete it\u2019s meal) and hence chances of transmission is high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Symptoms <\/u><\/strong>: <\/mark> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dengue fever have following symptoms :<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. High fever ( often biphasic) \u2013 also called as break bone fever.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Frontal headaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Muscles And joints pain .<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Maculopapular rashes over chest and arms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Enlargement of liver<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Decreased platelets count<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    In severe cases there will be hemorrhage, narrow pulse, restlessness, and may the person get into state of shock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u2022 Laboratory diagnosis<\/u>\/ Preferred test <\/u>:<\/strong> <\/mark> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There are few test which is done for dengue investigation and it\u2019s confirmation. Some of them are :-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. NS1 Antigen detection<\/strong> \u2013 ELISA or ICT<\/strong> are used for this antigen detection. This antigen is detected from day 1 of the fever and remains positive up to day 18. It is a highly specific test.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. ANTIBODY detection ( Ig G and Ig M)<\/strong> \u2013 Ig G antibody is detected in 14-21 day and then slowly increase. IgG levels increases in secondary infection and in chronic cases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Complete Blood Count ( CBC )<\/strong> – for complete blood components and platelets analysis.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      IgM antibody detection generally means acute or primary infection. Mac ELISA test is used to perform IgM antibody detection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Rapid diagnostic test \u2013 eg \u2013 ICT<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Real time rt-pcr.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Genotype detection<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Viral isolation method.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        \u2022 Treatment <\/u><\/strong>: <\/mark> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Dengue should be detected and treated immediately as it can be fatal if untreated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        As for now we doesn\u2019t have any definitive treatment of dengue. We only give supportive treatment. Some of important steps are:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Blood platelets transfusion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Proper rest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Drink as much water to stay hydrated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Use of paracetamol to control fever.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Dengue spread is very common. So protective measures should be taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \u2022 Prevention <\/u>:<\/strong> <\/mark> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          There is development of vaccine for dengue virus is ongoing and once implemented it is of great use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Till now following measure is taken care of:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Use of mosquito net.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Spreading of insecticide to kill the mosquito<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Maintaining proper hygiene<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Larvae generally develop in stagnant water. So this type of water should be discarded and nearby water sources should be regularly cleaned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          5. Person shouldn\u2019t sleep on ground as there is high chances that the mosquito will attack the person.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            So the protective measures is generally mosquito control method which should be implemented to prevent the Occurance of dengue.                             <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \u2022 caution<\/u> that<\/u> should<\/u> be<\/u> taken<\/u> care<\/u> of<\/u> :<\/strong> <\/mark> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Avoid use of any unwanted drugs\/ antibiotics without doctors advice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Patient should be monitored regularly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Platelet count should be monitored regularly. ( generally at the interval of 1-2 days ) <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              – Kshitiz ( MBBS & Author, MCD )<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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