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Dengue Fever

Dengue fever is an infectious disease caused by dengue virus that comes from the bite of Aedes aegypti mosquito. Its primary symptoms include muscle and joint pains, skin rashes, headaches and recurring fever.

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Can mosquito's cause anemia?

Mosquitoes don't cause anaemia, but they do carry the malaria parasite which can cause anaemia. Therefore, if you are bitten by a mosquito that is carrying malaria and get infected, you may develop anaemia (with other symptoms of malaria).

Is dengue lysogenic or lytic?

Im actually researching this myself. This last answer was incorrect as lytic/lysogenic does not refer to which type of cell the virus invades, but rather what steps it takes for replication. From what i have seen it is lytic though.

How can dengue fever be treated?

  • The prevention of dengue fever requires control or eradication of the mosquitoes carrying the virus that causes dengue.
  • There is currently no vaccine available for dengue fever.

Why dengue fever is called dandy fever?

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.

You want to now what is nursing diagnosis for dengue fever?

well my grandma said you can add dogs into a mixture of garlic and sesame seeds. if this is not available you may use cats. i think i should eat this pretty soon as i am dying of dengue fever. i think i am..... Thankyou for thiisss convo

What is stage 3 dengue?

The second stage symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

Why aspirin is not given to dengue patients?

Aspirin is not prescribed to pregnant women in a similar manner that people suffering from blood clotting deficiencies because aspirin contains elements that makes the blood "thinner" and pregnant women are prone to blood-loss during the lactation and gestation period. Once the blood stream runs thin and clotting is inhibited, the dangers of excessive loss of blood will be apparent.

What can you do about Dengue Fever as a student?

dengue fever is one of several viral diseases transmitted via an infected vector, namely the aedes aegypti mosquito. its seems logical to curb the mosquito carrier to prevent transmission to humans, however controlling mosquito populations has up to now been inadequate. vaccination is still years in the future, its development may offer a much effective way of preventing this disease. current dengue fever programs involves education, mosquito control and topical insect repellants- lowell n. avenido, md

What are the effects of dengue in menstruation cycle?

when you have a menstruation and at the same time you have a dengue,your menstruation can lessen your platelet count which is not good. a decrease in platelet count can put you in danger even more.

Who found dengue?

It would be Ambrosio M. Reyes Sr.

He is my grandfather.. So that's how i knew it... :D

PS. ur welcome :))

Who spreads dengue?

Our common household mosquito - that is why it is so dangerous to get bitten by any mosquito. Dengue fever is different from our West Nile Virus of which our mosquito is the vector in that your second case of dengue fever can be deadly. It appears that the resistance your body develops to the first attack actually works with the virus on the second attack. That is why they are saying it is going to be 5 years or more before a treatment can be developed.

How many people die from dengue fever?

12,500 die each year, according to the World Health Organization.

How dengue can cause death?

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Dengue fever is spread by mosquitoes. Symptoms to expect in the first few days of infection include high fever, chills, headache, eye pain, red eyes, swollen lymph nodes, flushing and severe aches and pains.

After this, the patient will suffer from fever, rash and headaches. This is more commonly known as the "dengue triad".The rash will appear as small read bumps over their body and their hands and feet will become swollen and red.

Is dengue fever caught by human contact?

Dengue is primarily transmitted by the bite of a certain type of mosquito (see related link.) Dengue may also be transmitted via infected blood products and through organ donation. Transmission from mother to child during pregnancy or at birth may also occur.

How can you get dengue fever?

Dengue fever, also known as breakbone fever, is an infectious tropical disease caused by the dengue virus carried by mosquitoes.. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin rash.

Can you drink alcohol and smoke after being cured from Dengue fever?

You never really recover from dengue fever. It tends to recur. Alcohol and smoking would not be a good idea, but if you must, then in moderation, please.

How does dengue fever kill you?

Dengue Fever, West Nile Virus and Malaria have to develope in the body of the Vector ( our mosquito). Most authorities seem to agree that if a mosquito that has taken a blood meal from a carrier (an infected bird, human etc) needs at least 9 days before it can transmit the virus to a new host.

We in North America have to get Dengue the old fashion way. Infected host via the Vector (mosquito) to new host. In most cases the first bout with this visus can be Flu like symptoms. Unfortunately the second bout with Dengue Fever is not as forgiving as the first.

What is the critical platelet count for dengue patient?

When the platelet count falls to less than 100,000mm3

What body parts affected by dengue?

Once a person has been bitten by an infected mosquito, it usually takes about a week before the symptoms of Dengue fever begin to appear. Chills, headache and extreme pain, especially in the lower back, can develop within hours. The temperature rises at a rapid rate and accompanied by a low heart rate, the patient is often rushed to the emergency room. The eyes become red and a pink rash appears on the rash.

The effects of dengue fever usually dissipate after two days when the temperature drops just as suddenly as it rose. The patient starts to feel well, but the disease will reappear after another day or so. In this second onslaught, the rash spreads over the entire body. The palms of the hands and the soles of the feet can become swollen, red and very sore. This will last for about a week.

There is no treatment specifically for dengue fever. The patient is treated with pain medication to make him/her more comfortable. It is important to drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration and to get lots of rest.

Dengue fever in children can be more dangerous. Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever is a condition that causes severe abdominal pain, haemorrhaging and the collapse of the circulatory system. It starts in the same way as regular dengue fever - with a headache and fever, but it also has the symptoms of a flu, with a cough and sore throat, along with abdominal pain. Shock can occur within two to six days of the onset of this illness. Bruising is evident on the skin if bleeding occurs and the patient may be spitting up blood. The mortality rate from this condition is high and hospitalization is essential. In some cases blood transfusions are needed.

Where can outbreaks of dengue occur?

Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle and joint pains, and a skin rash. In a small proportion of cases the disease develops into the life-threatening dengue hemorrhagic

fever, resulting in bleeding, low levels of blood platelets or into dengue shock syndrome, where dangerously low blood pressure occurs.

What are the effects on the patient after having dengue?

muscle pain, hair loss is the most comman after effect of dengue fever.

Target organ for dengue fever?

I just recovered from a serious case of Dengue fever. I don't think Dengue Fever affects any particular organ as such. There was a tremendous decrease of Platelet count in my blood. A little tiredness, headache and body ache that's it.

What are the of symptoms of dengue?

Here are the symptoms of Dengue fever -

-High fever

-Headache

-Pain Behind Eyes

-Fatigue

-Vomiting

-Skin rash

These are the common symptoms of dengue fever.