Diagnostics and Treatment

Diagnostics and Treatment, Prevention and control

Treatment of Dengue

A vaccine for dengue fever has been approved and is commercially available in a number of countries. The vaccine, however, is only recommended for those who have been previously infected. Other methods of prevention include reducing mosquito habitat and limiting exposure to bites. For typical dengue, other treatments are purely concerned with the relief of the symptoms (symptomatic). Rest and fluid intake for adequate hydration is important. Treatment besides vaccination The mainstay of treatment is timely supportive therapy to […]

Diagnostics and Treatment

Diagnosis of Dengue

The diagnosis of dengue is usually made clinically. The classic picture is high fever with no localizing source of infection, a petechial rash with thrombocytopenia, and relative leukopenia (low platelet and white blood cell count). Care has to be taken as the diagnosis of Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever (DHF) can mask end-stage liver disease and vice versa. If one has a persistent fever for more that 2 days then one should go for a complete blood checkup (CBC).

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