2024-05-16T07:24:39
A mosquito-borne viral disease occurring in tropical and subtropical areas. Dengue can range from asymptomatic infection or mild illness to severe disease. An estimated 1 in 4 dengue virus infections are symptomatic. Symptomatic dengue virus infection most commonly presents as a mild to moderate, acute febrile illness. Infection with one of the four dengue viruses will induce long-lived immunity for that specific virus. Because there are four dengue viruses, people can be infected multiple times in their life. Early clinical findings are nonspecific but require a high index of suspicion because recognizing early signs of shock and promptly initiating intensive supportive therapy can reduce risk of death among patients. Symptoms -Pain areas: in the abdomen, back, back of the eyes, bones, joints, or muscles. Whole body: chills, fatigue, fever, or loss of appetite Gastrointestinal: nausea or vomiting Skin: rashes or red spots Also common: easy bruising or headache. If you have any of these symptoms, get immediate consultation and get tested and treated with proper advice. Dr. Rameshwar Hudekar, Meditech Diagnostics and polyclinic Ravet and wakad.