Dengue Fever

Question 1

what is Dengue

Answer 1

Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes

Question 2

what is the etiology causative agent?

Answer 2

Dengue virus (DENV), which has four distinct serotypes (DENV-1, DENV2, DENV-3, and DENV-4)

Question 3

what is the incubation period?

Answer 3

The incubation period ranges from 4 to 10 days after the bite of an infected mosquito

Question 4

what is the communicability period?

Answer 4

usually 3–5 days.

Question 5

Mode of transmission

Answer 5

Transmission through the mosquito bite

Question 6

Assessment (signs & symptoms)

Answer 6

● high fever
● Headache
● Rash
● muscle and joint pain

Question 7

Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests:

Answer 7

● Virological test
● Serological test

Question 8

Nursing Management:

Answer 8

● monitoring vital signs
● maintaining fluid balance
● managing pain and fever

Question 9

Medical Treatment:

Answer 9

Acetaminophen (paracetamol)

There is a vaccine called Dengvaxia

Question 10

Prevention:

Answer 10

● avoiding mosquito bites through the use of insect repellent
● Community efforts to control mosquito populations
● wearing long-sleeved clothing

Question 11

Complications:

Answer 11

● Haemorrhagic complications
● Severe shock
● Fluid overload