Dengue: an infectious viral disease
Dengue fever is an acute infectious viral disease with symptoms such as headache, fever, exhaustion, severe muscle and joint pain and rash. Each year tens of millions of people are affected by the disease.
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Dengue: an infectious viral diseaseDengue fever is an acute infectious viral disease, caused by all four types of dengue virus 1, 2, 3 and 4. It is transmitted by the bite of mosquitoes, most commonly Aedes aegypti found in tropical and subtropical regions. -
Dengue: an infectious viral diseaseIn case of dengue, white blood cells test will reveal less than normal number of leukocytes (4000-10,000/cm) or white blood cells in the blood.
Thrombocytopoenia: Total platelets count in the blood may be very low in dengue fever.
Serum tests measure the antibody produced against dengue virus. -
Dengue: an infectious viral diseaseIt is advisable not to store water in open containers. Covering all water containers with lids help prevent breeding of mosquitoes. Factors like overcrowding, open water storage and irrigation canals provide breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
