Overview
Definition
Mosquito-borne viral disease causing severe flu-like illness.
Epidemiology
Varies globally depending on genetics, environment, or exposure.
Etiology & Risk Factors
- Dengue virus via Aedes mosquito.
Clinical Symptoms
- High fever
- severe headache
- retro-orbital pain
- severe muscle/joint pain (breakbone fever).
Clinical Approach
Diagnosis
- NS1 antigen
- Serology (IgM/IgG).
Management
- Supportive care
- fluid management.
Complications
- Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
- Shock.