In World 390 million dengue infections per year In India cases are increasing During 2017, the highest number of cases were reported from Tamil Nadu, followed by Kerala , Karnataka
Epidemiological factors
Agent Flavivirus Four serotype DENV-1 DENV-2 DENV-3 DENV-4
VECTOR Aedes Aegypti Aedes Albopictus
Environmental factors
Host factor Man is the only host Both sex equally effect High risk: infants, elderly, obesity, patients on steroids and NSAIDS, chronic diseases Occupation
Undifferentiated fever Fever Maculopapular rashes Upper respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms
Classical dengue fever 3-10 days Sudden onset Chills, high fever, intense headache Muscle and joint pain Retro orbital pain Extreme weakness
Classical dengue fever Anorexia Constipation Altered taste sensation Abdominal tenderness Pain in inguinal region Sore throat General depression Rashes
Severe dengue Plasma leakage led to shock Severe bleeding Severe organ damage
Criteria for clinical diagnosis DF Clinical manifestations Leucopenia (<= 5000cells/mm3) Thrombocytopenia (<150,000 cells/mm3) Rising haematocrit Testing IgG titre IgM antibody Isolation of virus
Laboratory diagnosis Virus isolation Viral nucleic acid detection Immunological response and serological tests Viral antigen detection Rapid diagnostic test Analysis of haematological parameters
Management of DF ORS Juice P mol Tepid sponge Avoid aspirin NSAIDS Monitor urine output
Management of DHF Fluid intake Tepid sponge ORS, IV fluids Watch for initial signs of shock BP fall O2 administration Blood transfusion Platelet transfusion
Control measures Mosquito control Vaccines Other measures
Mosquito control measures
Vaccines CYD- TDV live attenuated viral vaccine 0.5ml 3 injections administered at 6 month intervals
Assignment Prepare for a discussion on Dengue hemorrgahic fever , dengue shock syndrome and its clinical phases in next class.
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