DENGUE FEVER: CAUSE, SYMPTOM AND MANAGEMENT

Dr. Priyanka Gupta* and Dr. Aradhana Kande

ABSTRACT

Dengue is an most important acute virus infectious disease caused by RNA virus of the family flaviviridae and spread by Aedes mosquitoes. The clinical manifestations of Dengue virus infection include acute onset high fever, rash, headache, muscles and joints pain, spontaneous bleeding and circulatory shock are commonly seen. Early and accurate diagnosis is critical to reduce mortality. This article provide a detailed overview on Dengue virus infections, various clinical manifestations, diagnosis, prevention and management.

Keywords: Dengue fever, etiology, symptom, management.