Special Test (ELISA) ELISA Plate IgM-capture ELISA What are the tests needed? Routine blood testTests to check the clotting processSpecial tests to identify the Dengue or its foot marks in our bloodUrine to check protein leak Rare types of Dengue Brain feverLiver damageHeart damageSevere bleeding into stomach What is the end result? Complete recovery is the rule Severe weakness many persist for many days after the fever leaves usĭengue – The bleeding form Blood vessels are affectedThere is severe oozing into tissuesBleeding into all possible parts of bodyBlood clotting mechanism is disruptedBlood pressure falls and many end in collapse and death In the best centers 5% of this type of Dengue will reach their forefathers What do we experience ? 2–7 days after the mosquito had its dinner on us we may developSudden onset of fever, chills, headacheBack pain with severe muscle and joint painsPain behind the eyes and on moving the eyesNick name - Break bone fever- pains so severe Red patches or spots on the skinMild nose bleedsThis is the ordinary classical Non dangerous form! See our greatness! Prevalent from centuries Highly prevalent nowĭengue Fever Dengue viruses – 4 flavours cause itIt is transmitted by a mosquito- the Aedes aegypti It is generally an animal virusMan is accidentally infectedOther vertebrates are the reservoirsĭengue colourful features! Clinical Featuresĭengue Presentations Like any other viral fever- not clear cutDengue Fever with Muscle pains this is classical presentation in 90% casesDengue Fever with bleeding in 7%Dengue – the dangerous form in 3%īleeding from where? Bleeding into skin From GumsFrom NoseInto our food passagesBlood in urine This special mosquito TransmitsManyDangerous illnesses Watch out ! This Mosquito Day biting – normally catches us unawareLoves / lives in fresh water in homesLays eggs preferentially in jars, discarded containers, coconut shells, old tires etc.Year round breeding Tropical regions like our mother India are its favorite zones. The Aircraft for Dengue Difficult name to pronounce?We have to ask its parents (Zoologists)Aedes aegypti(Infected Female Mosquito)mostly females are dangerous anyway – joking! The Dengue Virus Four types (flavours)Type 1 to 4 (named very cleverly)Transmitted by mosquito –Indian national airliner for most germs! Inter play of three factors WE The Virus The Mosquito Interaction Dengue FeverFacts we all need to know By Dr.R.V.S.N.Sarma., M.D.,Īlternative Names Onyong- Nyang FeverWest Nile FeverBreak Bone FeverDengue like Disease
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