Dengue fever is a tropical disease caused by Aedes mosquito. Read about dengue virus and how it spreads. Symptoms and diagnosis for dengue important for current affairs of civil services exam. For UPSC 2022 preparation, follow BYJU’S.
About 400 million people are infected(被感染) eachyear.Signs and symptoms(症状)Symptoms can appear up to 7 days after being bitten by the mosquito that carriesthe virus.They include:aching muscles and joints(肌肉关节痛)body rash(皮疹) that can disappear and then reappearhigh feverserious ...
Diagnosing breakbone fever can prove difficult as the signs andsymptoms mimic several other diseases.A definitive diagnostic test is not available and your doctor can make the diagnosis only by eliminating the presence of other diseases with similar signs. Thediseases with similar symptomsare: ...
What are the signs and symptoms of dengue?You may not have symptoms. Any of the following may develop 4 to 10 days after infection, usually lasting up to 7 days:Fever and chills Nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain Headache, eye pain, or joint and muscle pain Feeling tired, weak, or ...
Signs and SymptomsExaminations and DiagnosesWHODeveloped CountriesDengue is the most prevalent mosquito-borne viral disease in people. It is caused by four dengue virus serotypes (DEN-1 DEN-2 DEN-3 and DEN-4) of the genus Flavivirus and transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Infection provides...
See 7 Bug Bites You Need to Know This Summer, a Critical Images slideshow, for helpful images and information on various bug bites. Signs and symptoms On average, dengue becomes symptomatic after a 4- to 10-day incubation period (range, 3-14 days). Dengue symptoms usually last 2-7 days...
Studies indicate that as many as 50% of dengue cases may be misdiagnosed, as a result of inaccurate assessment of the signs and symptoms of disease presentation. This inaccuracy can lead to increased cost of treatment, such as unneeded hospitalizations, as well as possibly increased morbidity and...
Roughly one in four dengue virus infections are symptomatic and can be mild or severe. Symptoms begin after an incubation period of about 5-7 days. Symptoms include fever accompanied by nonspecific signs and symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, rash, muscle aches, joint pain, bone pain, pain be...
Deaths occurred among "all age groups," but the highest mortality rate was among those aged 80 or over, the bulletin said, adding that the most frequent signs and symptoms among the fatalities were fever, headache, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. ...
Care guide for Dengue (Aftercare Instructions). Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.