Infectious Diseases II
Dengue fever
Dengue
is
a mosquito-bone viral
infection
In
the
vast
majority of
infections a mosquito bite is
responsible
Dengue
fever
is
endemic in at least 129 countries throughout the tropical and subtropial zones
A
vast
majority of
infected people are asymptomatic
The clinical manifestations is usually as flu-like illness
Approximately 1% of patients develop severe dengue – a potentially lethal complication with hemorrhage and shock
There is no specific treatment for DF, hydration is absolutely essential