Guidelines for the Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Dengue

Dengue is a viral infection transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. The primary vectors that transmit the disease are Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and, to a lesser extent, Ae. albopictus. The virus responsible for causing dengue, is called dengue virus (DENV).

Dr Umar "it’s transfer from a ill person to a health person."

Symptoms and Precautions:

Understanding how dengue might be recognised and identified early is crucial. The first symptoms following a mosquito bite might appear between 4 and 10 days later. Dengue infection symptoms include high-grade fever (up to 104 °F), cough, retro-orbital (behind the eyes) headache, body pain and aches, diarrhoea, and vomitting. In cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever, there may be bleeding from the gums and gastrointestinal system, which, if not recognised and treated promptly, can be deadly.

Dr Umar "To detect dengue there a some tests by the laboratory like CDC,NS1, NAAT etc."

Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs)

For patients with suspected dengue virus disease, NAATs are the preferred method of laboratory diagnosis. NAATs should be performed on serum specimens collected 7 days or less after symptom onset.

Dr Umar: "Treatment for dengue consuming fruits juices ,water."

Clinical Treatment Guide

Dengue is not specifically treated with medication. See your doctor and take care of the dengue symptoms, but can try, There is no single antiviral medication that can treat dengue. Maintenance therapies are crucial, including oral rehydration, antipyretics to reduce fever, etc. The best care for patients with more severe symptoms, particularly those suspected of having hemorrhagic fever, is provided in a hospital. Elderly dengue patients have a higher risk of hemorrhagic fever and shock and may appear in an unusual way. In addition to the severity of the dengue, age and the existence of co-morbid illnesses are linked to lengthy hospital stays.

"Treatment for dengue consumption of fruits juices, water" Dr. Umar.

• There is no specific medicine to treat dengue.
• Treat the symptoms of dengue and see your healthcare provider.
• See a healthcare provider if you develop a fever or have symptoms of dengue. Tell him or her about your travel.
• Rest as much as possible.
• Take acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol outside of the United States) to control fever and relieve pain.
• Do not take aspirin or ibuprofen!
• Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. Drink water or drinks with added electrolytes with other ailments that bring on a fever, discomfort, or a rash. 

If you believe a loved one has any of the symptoms listed above, you should immediately contact a medical health professional.