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Which of the following is a symptom of dengue fever?
Which of the following is a symptom of dengue fever?
- Nausea
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Skin rash (correct)
What is the main mode of transmission for dengue fever?
What is the main mode of transmission for dengue fever?
- Contaminated food and water
- Mosquito bites (correct)
- Direct contact with an infected person
- Airborne transmission
What are the potential complications of dengue fever?
What are the potential complications of dengue fever?
- Liver failure
- Bleeding and low blood platelet levels (correct)
- Kidney damage
- Respiratory failure
How long does it typically take for symptoms of dengue fever to appear after infection?
How long does it typically take for symptoms of dengue fever to appear after infection?
How many serotypes of the dengue virus are there?
How many serotypes of the dengue virus are there?
Flashcards
Skin rash (Dengue)
Skin rash (Dengue)
A common symptom of dengue fever, characterized by red spots or patches on the skin.
Dengue Transmission
Dengue Transmission
Dengue fever is primarily transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
Dengue Complications
Dengue Complications
Potential complications include hemorrhage and a decrease in the number of thrombocytes.
Dengue Incubation
Dengue Incubation
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Dengue Serotypes
Dengue Serotypes
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Study Notes
Dengue Fever
- Symptom of dengue fever: Joint pain, muscle pain, and rash
Transmission
- Main mode of transmission: Through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito
Complications
- Potential complications: Bleeding, low blood platelets, and plasma leakage leading to shock
Incubation Period
- Time for symptoms to appear after infection: 3-14 days, typically 4-7 days
Virus
- Number of serotypes of the dengue virus: 4
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