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As it has been described to me, patients with Dengue have such joint pain that even in convalesence their gait is affected to produce a waddle reminescent of the affective gait of a "dandy" walking with a walking stick or cane.
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∙ 9y agoThe origins of the word dengue are not clear, but one theory is that it is derived from the Swahili phrase "Ka-dinga pepo", meaning "cramp-like seizure caused by an evil spirit". The Swahili word "dinga" may possibly have its origin in the Spanish word "dengue" meaning fastidious or careful, which would describe the gait of a person suffering the bone pain of dengue fever. Alternatively, the use of the Spanish word may derive from the similar-sounding Swahili. Slaves in the West Indies who contracted dengue were said to have the posture and gait of a dandy, and the disease was known as "Dandy Fever".
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What is commonly known as 'Dandy Fever' or 'Breakbone Fever'?
Dengue Fever
What is the other name of dengue?
dengue is otherwise known as Three- day fever, Break bone fever and dandy fever.
What is the name of the microorganism responsible for dengue fever?
The name of the microorganism is the dengue virus.
Which mosquito-borne illness is called as breakebone fever.?
The name of that fever is 'Dengue'.
Is there an animal called a dengue?
Dengue fever is transmitted by the bite of an Aedes mosquito infected with one of the four dengue viruses.
What 's the name of disease when the patient's fever and bleeding?
it is called dengue haemorraghic fever
What is the conclusion for dengue fever?
Dengue Fever can be fatal if it is not caught early and treated. It is a virus that is common in certain areas of the world. The conclusion for Dengue Fever is that it is a global problem and highly contagious.
When was Dengue Fever - band - created?
Dengue Fever - band - was created in 2001.
What is the species name of Dengue fever?
Dengue fever is caused by the dengue virus, which belongs to the Flavivirus genus.
Does of paracetamol in dengue fever?
paracetamol dose for dengue fever for age old man?
What is scientific name of yellow fever?
Coquillettidia fuscopennata Why do people answer questions they clearly know nothing about? This is the name of a mosquito, and not even the right one. answer: According to "The Dictionary of Virology" by Brian Mahy, the scientific name for yellow fever is "Flavivirus febricis". its the Flaviviridae family (includes flavivirus, hepacivirus, and pestivirus. -Kiera
Why bradicardia in dengue fever?
Dengue fever affects the cardiovascular system and bradicardia might be seen.
