Dengue Fever
Dengue
Overview
Dengue fever is caused by the dengue virus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. It occurs in tropical and subtropical regions and can cause fever, headache, muscle pain, and rash. Severe forms can lead to dengue hemorrhagic fever.
Epidemiological Data
Reproduction Rate (R₀)
1
Mortality Rate
1%
Prevalence
390000.0K per 100k
Infectious Period
4-5 days after onset
Detailed Symptoms
Fever, headache, muscle pain, joint pain, nausea, vomiting, rash, fatigue.
Symptoms
No symptom data available.
Treatment
Treatment is supportive - rest, hydration, antipyretics. Avoid aspirin and NSAIDs.
Course of Disease
Dengue can progress from mild to severe forms, including dengue hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome.
Complications
No complication data available.
Prevention Details
Prevention includes mosquito bite prevention, elimination of mosquito breeding sites, and vaccination for those with previous infection.
Prevention
No prevention data available.
Epidemiology
Dengue occurs in tropical and subtropical regions, with an estimated 390 million infections annually.
Risk Factors
Traveling to endemic areas during peak transmission seasons, outdoor activities during mosquito activity hours.
Indications
Dengue vaccination is recommended for people living in endemic areas who have had previous dengue infection.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms and confirmed by laboratory tests for dengue virus or antibodies.
Prognosis
Prognosis is generally good with supportive care. Severe dengue can be life-threatening.
Names & Synonyms
Common Names
Alternative Names
Content Warnings
This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice.
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Medical Information
- Transmission
- mosquito_bite, vector_borne
- Incubation Period
- 3 - 14 days
- Infectious Period
- 4-5 days after onset
- Mortality Rate
- 1%
- Reproduction Rate (R₀)
- 1
- Prevalence
- 390000000 per 100k
- Causative Agent
- Dengue virus
- ICD Codes
- ICD-10: A90 | ICD-11: 1D40
- Vaccine-preventable
- Yes
Critical Information
Reporting Procedure
- Identify and confirm the case
- Notify the local health authority within 24 hours
- Complete the official notification form
- Submit laboratory confirmation if available
- Follow up with the health authority as required