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Dengue (fever) Flashcards

1
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What type of virus is dengue fever?

A

Commonest arbovirus

(4 serotypes)

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Wherr are people likely to acquire dengue fever?

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Africa, Asia, Indian SC

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How does Dengue present?

A
  • Ranges from asymptomatic–> non-specific febrile illness (+rash)
  • Lasts 1-5 days
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How is dengue treated?

A

Supportively

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Is someone is re-infected with a different serotype of the dengue arbovirus, what can they develop?

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  • Dengue haemorrhagic fever
  • Dengue shock syndrome
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