For the duration of the dengue fever outbreak, dengue diagnostic tests are being conducted by the doh state laboratories on oahu for free although the clinical laboratory where your blood is drawn may charge a nominal processing fee for the visit, blood draw, etc. Accerlerated hypertension by sachin verma 3403 views. Health experts have known about dengue fever for more than 200 years. Primarily a disease of the tropics, dengue fever is caused by a virus caused by a mosquito which prefers to feed on humans and is native to the tropics. Delhi and parts of north india experienced a large number of cases of dengue in 1996, 2003 and 2006. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle and joint pains, and a. The viruses that cause dengue fever are related to those that. The alternative name for dengue, breakbone fever, comes from the associated muscle and joint pains.
These may include a high fever, headache, vomiting, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin rash. Dengue fever occurs predominantly in the tropics, and is spread through a cycle of infection between humans and the aedes aegypti mosquito. The invention relates to live attenuated vdv2 veroderived vaccine dengue serotype 2 strains which have been derived from the wildtype dengue2 strain 16681 by passaging on pdk and vero cells. Pdf dengue fever, also known as breakbone fever, is a mosquitoborne infectious tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. Dengue pronounced dengee fever is a painful, debilitating mosquitoborne disease caused by any one of four closely related dengue viruses. Dengue and dengue hemorrhagic fever clinical microbiology. Though a single infection is not usually fatal, recent work has shown that infection with more than one serotype increases susceptibility to the others, and multiple infectionsevere dengue, also known as dengue haemorrhagic fevercan be fatal. Complications can lead to circulatory system failure and shock, and can be fatal also known as dengue shock syndrome. Dengue is a febrile illness caused by a flavivirus transmitted by aedes aegypti or aedes albopictus mosquitoes while taking a blood meal. First seen in asia, africa, and north america in the late 1700s, it was first thought of. These mosquitoes are not native to california, but infestations have been identified in multiple counties in california pdf. Dengue classically presents with high fever, headache, body aches, exanthem, and generalized lymphadenopathy.
Feb 16, 2018 dengue denggey fever is a mosquitoborne disease that occurs in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Common name of the disease is breakbone fever haddi tod bukhar hdi taod baukar. Comprehensive guidelines for prevention and control of dengue and dengue haemorrhagic fever vii dengue fever is the fastest emerging arboviral infection spread by aedes mosquitoes with major public health consequences in over 100 tropical and subtropical countries in southeast asia, the western pacific and south and central america. The highest numbers of dengue cases were reported during the 29th week of 2017. Mild dengue fever causes a high fever, rash, and muscle and joint pain.
Nov 09, 2012 introduction dengue fever also known as breakbone fever, is an infectious tropical disease caused by the dengue virus 3. It is also found in queensland, australia, the tropical south pacific, africa, tropical parts of north and south america, including the caribbean and mainland central america dengue is not infectious between people. Dec 26, 2006 dengue fever power point by orlandito12 268630 views. Texas created dengue fever public health response guide. Dengue fever is a viral infection that can cause lifethreatening illness, milder flulike illness, or no symptoms at all. This disease used to be called breakbone fever because it sometimes causes severe joint and muscle pain that feels like bones are breaking. Presentation dengue fever health sciences wellness free. Planning social mobilization and communication for dengue.
Symptoms include a high fever, headaches, joint and muscle pain, vomiting, and a rash. If the disease progresses to this form, a new wave of symptoms will appear 3 to 7 days after initial symptoms and as the fever recedes. Presentation dengue fever free download as powerpoint presentation. Dengue fever power point by orlandito12 268630 views. Itll protect you from dengue fever, a virus spread through mosquito bites. Dengue in asia and the pacific islands watch level 1. The severity of the disease can be affected by the infecting virus itself and the age, immune status, and genetic predisposition of the person infected.
Presentation dengue fever health sciences wellness. Oct 22, 2018 sporadic autochthonous cases, or small clusters, of dengue fever occasionally occur in europe after the introduction of dengue virus denv by viraemic travellers into areas where aedes albopictus mosquitoes have become established and during the season when ae. Dengue fever df is the fastest emerging arboviral infection spread by aedes aegypti mosquitoes with major public health consequences for millions of people around the world, and in particular the southeast asia and asiapacific regions of the world health organization who. This is usually soon followed by a bright red rash, most often starting on the legs but sometimes the. Do not give ibuprofen, aspirin, or aspirin containing drugs. The disease can take up to 2 weeks to develop with illness generally lasting less than a week. Dengue fever is a mosquitoborne virus disease that has rapidly spread to several regions in recent times. Additional infections by other serotypes increase an individuals risk of contracting dengue hemorrhagic fever dhf and dengue shock syndrome dss, more severe forms of. Apr 20, 2020 dengue is a risk in many parts of asia and the pacific islands.
Dengue fever, also known as breakbone fever, is a mosquitoborne infectious tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. Some countries are reporting increased numbers of cases of the disease. The invention relates to live attenuated vdv2 veroderived vaccine dengue serotype 2 strains which have been derived from the wildtype dengue 2 strain 16681 by passaging on pdk and vero cells. Forty percent of the worlds population, about 3 billion people, live in areas with a risk of dengue. In recent decades, the number of new cases of dengue has increased.
Dengue fever is a mosquitoborne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. Symptoms typically begin three to fourteen days after infection. Dengue is transmitted principally by aedes aegypti yellow fever mosquito and aedes albopictus asian tiger mosquito. Blood testing detects the dengue virus or antibodies produced in response to dengue infection according to the centers for disease control and prevention cdc, dengue infections have been reported in more than 100 countries from parts of africa, the. Dengue viruses are spread to people through the bite of an infected aedes species ae. The infection causes flulike illness, and occasionally develops into a potentially lethal complication called severe dengue. Useful books, reports, articles, and web sites 91 tool 2. Dengue is often a leading cause of illness in areas. It is a caused by a flavivirus with four distinct serotypes dv1, dv2, dv3, and dv4. Dengue fever virus spread by mosquitoes in the tropics. Dengue viral infections postgraduate medical journal. Dengue is a febrile illness that can have a fatal outcome in severe cases. The invention further relates to a vaccine composition which comprises a vdv2 strain. For the unlucky 20% who get fullblown dengue fever, the first symptoms are usually a sudden fever often over 40c, 104f accompanied by strong joint and muscle pains.
Chhom herself is already quite accustomed to seizing the hearts of listeners including the king and queen of cambodia, as she comes from a family best considered as a cambodia pop music dynasty not unlike a cambodian version of the jacksons. Dengue is a major public health problem throughout southeast asia and south asia. Dengue is one of the fastest growing emerging infectious diseases in the world, and the asia pacific region bears 75 %. Current and historical conditions indexed list of current and historical nationally notifiable conditions. Control the fever give acetaminophen every 6 hours maximum 4 doses per day. Clinical practice guidelines of denguedengue hemorrhagic fever. Total of 51659 suspected dengue cases for the year 2018 and 19037 suspected dengue cases were reported to the epidemiology unit from all over the island from january 2020 to up to now.
Dengue shock syndrome dss the classical simple dengue fever is a selflimiting disease and does not kill. Dengue is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes especially aedes aegypti and is widely distributed throughout the tropics and subtropics. Dengue fever is an infectious disease carried by mosquitoes and caused by any of four related dengue viruses. Dengue fever is a serious influenzalike illness, capable of advancing and leading to a fatal complication called severe dengue formerly referred to as dengue hemorrhagic fever. Texas created dengue fever public health response guide cidrap.
Dengue fever is common in tropical areas, so take extra precautions if you travel somewhere with this type of climate. Epidemiology the mortality is 15% without treatment less than 1% with adequate treatment. Dengue disease varies from mild fever to severe conditions of dengue hemorrhagic fever and shock syndrome. Dengue fever is a disease spread by the aedes aegypti mosquito and caused by one of four dengue viruses that are closely related. Original article clinical profile of dengue fever infection in. Dengue fever is a viral infection transmitted to humans by mosquitoes that live in tropical and subtropical climates and carry the virus. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, bruising, and uncontrolled bleeding. Sponge patients skin with tepid water when temperature is high. Oct 28, 2017 dengue was one of the first infectious diseases to be linked to a virus, now known to be a flavivirus with at least four serotypes.
There are four dengue virus denv types denv1, denv2, denv3, and denv4, all of which are capable of inducing severe disease dengue hemorrhagic fever dhfdengue shock syndrome dss. Dengue fever frequently asked questions faq general. The characteristic symptoms of dengue are suddenonset fever, headache typically located behind the eyes, muscle and joint pains, and a rash. Dengue is common in more than 100 countries around the world. Dengue is a disease caused by a virus spread through mosquito bites. Dengue fever occurs when an individual becomes infected by one of four virus serotypes, at which point the individual receives lifetime immunity to the specific serotype. The viruses are transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. Dengue fever slide by christine bancod 33777 views. Dengue fever is a common communicable disease characterized by occurrence of high fever, severe body aches and intense headache. It is a very common disease that occurs in epidemic form from time to time.
Summary dengue fever, a very old disease, has reemerged in the past 20 years with an expanded geographic distribution of both the viruses and the mosquito vectors, increased epidemic activity, the development of hyperendemicity the cocirculation of multiple serotypes, and the emergence of dengue hemorrhagic fever in new geographic regions. Delhi and parts of north india experienced a large number of. Significant differences in the clinical presentation of dengue virus denv infection, indicative of a variation in disease severity from dengue fever. The infection is endemic in more than 100 countries, particularly the south east asia region, western pacific region, and the americas. Dengue fever is a mosquitoborne infection that causes severe flulike symptoms and can be fatal. There are four dengue virus denv types denv1, denv2, denv3, and denv4, all of which are capable of inducing severe disease dengue hemorrhagic fever dhf dengue shock syndrome dss. Social mobilization and communication strengths and weaknesses checklist 121 tool 4. Dengue is a risk in many parts of asia and the pacific islands. Dengue fever is a globally important arboviral infection transmitted by the aedes genus of mosquito primarily a aegypti, but also a albopictus, found in tropical and subtropical regions. Since the second edition of dengue haemorrhagic fever. Some people who develop a fever will recover on their own with no lasting ill effects while others may progress to severe dengue fever sometimes called dengue hemorrhagic fever.
It is important to recognise whether dengue fever is simple or dhf or dss. Laboratory diagnosis and diagnostic tests dengue ncbi. Dengue knowledge for medical students and physicians. Dengue fever is a virus transmitted to humans through bites from the aedes mosquito, a daybiting mosquito. For the year 2018, 51659 and in the month of january, 2020, 12803 suspected dengue cases were reported to the epidemiology unit from all over the island. Efficient and accurate diagnosis of dengue is of primary importance for clinical care i. It is spread to humans mainly by the aedes aegypti mosquito, which is found in tropical regions. Fronted by amazing vocalist chhom nimol, dengue fever has surprisingly universal appeal. A severe form of dengue fever, also called dengue hemorrhagic fever, can cause severe bleeding, a sudden drop in blood pressure shock and death. Dengue presents the most uptodate overview of the field, encompassing various aspects of epidemiology, virus research, clinical management of the disease, pathogenesis, vector control and diagnosis. The illness may progress to dengue hemorrhagic fever dhf.
Sporadic autochthonous cases, or small clusters, of dengue fever occasionally occur in europe after the introduction of dengue virus denv by viraemic travellers into areas where aedes albopictus mosquitoes have become established and during the season when ae. These viruses are related to the viruses that cause. Dengue is a mosquitoborne disease caused by any one of four closely related dengue viruses. Dengue virus disease dengue fever, or dengue is a viral disease spread by mosquitoes in many tropical and subtropical parts of the world including africa, asia, south america and occasionally, some parts of northern queensland. Dengue is a disease caused by any one of four closely related dengue viruses. Dengue was one of the first infectious diseases to be linked to a virus, now known to be a flavivirus with at least four serotypes. In the western hemisphere, the aedes aegypti mosquito is the most important transmitter or. Dengue virus cannot be transmitted from person to person. In a small proportion of cases, the disease develops into severe dengue, also known as dengue. An acute suddenonset viral disease, dengue is transmitted by aedes mosquitoes.
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