* Types, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of dengue virus, *
This deadly disease, which has grown rapidly and taken the form of an epidemic in the last few years, is caused by mosquito bites.
- Types and spread *
The dengue virus is a member of the virus family Flavi-Vredi and their genus is Flavi-virus. These are made up of very small single-stranded RNAs. In humans, the virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. The virus can also be passed from mother to baby during delivery or during pregnancy.
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- Symptoms of the disease *
It is known as osteoporosis, dandy fever, dengue hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome. It is found mostly in urban areas with tropical and sub-tropical climates. People of all ages who have access to infected mosquitoes can become infected. The disease occurs mostly during the rainy season in tropical regions of Asia and South America, where certain mosquitoes are found in large numbers. The virus is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected female mosquitoes, while in humans it cannot take the form of untouchability. The duration of the virus entering the bloodstream and the appearance of symptoms is 14.3 days, while the duration of the disease is 7.3 days.
Symptoms include severe headache, severe pain in the bones, joints and muscles, severe pain behind the eye, silk and bruises of various shapes and sizes on the body, nose bleeds, bleeding gums, bleeding in the urine and on the arm. The bandage test is positive.
appraisal
ا. Dengue is usually diagnosed in a clinic based on physical examination and symptoms.
B. But the CBC report is also helpful in the diagnosis and has a significant reduction in the number of blood clotting cells - platelets.
- Tarnicute test *
A blood pressure measuring device is tied to the arm and inflated, resulting in blue marks on the arm, and if they are 20-10 in an inch, the chances of being diagnosed with dengue increase.
Treatment
. Symptomatic treatment
. ORS
. Transfusion only in severe reduction
- Outcome of disease *
Most people recover completely. The mortality rate is 5.1%, which is less than 1% with full treatment. However, if blood pressure drops significantly, the mortality rate rises to 26%.
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- Caution *
. Wear full-sleeved shirts and use pants that cover the entire leg.
. Spray your clothes with mosquito repellent or spray (permethrin).
. Use EPA-approved mosquito repellents such as DAT
. If mosquitoes are found in large numbers in your area, you must use a mosquito net.
. Don't let water stand in your home, in pots, in broken tires, in vases or in broken bottles. Get vaccinated against dengue fever
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