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What is the typical incubation period for dengue?
What is the typical incubation period for dengue?
- 3-5 days
- 7-10 days
- 5-7 days (correct)
- 2-4 days
What is the main reason for the resurgence of dengue in the 1980s?
What is the main reason for the resurgence of dengue in the 1980s?
- Increased international travel
- Emergence of new dengue serotypes
- Deterioration of public health infrastructure
- All of the above (correct)
What percentage of dengue infections are symptomatic?
What percentage of dengue infections are symptomatic?
- 15%
- 10%
- 20%
- 25% (correct)
Which clinical classification did the WHO replace in 2009?
Which clinical classification did the WHO replace in 2009?
What is the duration of the febrile phase in dengue?
What is the duration of the febrile phase in dengue?
Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to the resurgence of dengue?
Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to the resurgence of dengue?
What is the main way that dengue viruses are spread to people?
What is the main way that dengue viruses are spread to people?
What percentage of the world's population lives in areas at risk of dengue?
What percentage of the world's population lives in areas at risk of dengue?
What is the estimated number of deaths from severe dengue each year?
What is the estimated number of deaths from severe dengue each year?
How many different dengue virus serotypes are there?
How many different dengue virus serotypes are there?
Which of the following statements about the release of dengue virus is most accurate?
Which of the following statements about the release of dengue virus is most accurate?
When were the first reported epidemics of dengue?
When were the first reported epidemics of dengue?
What is a common laboratory finding in dengue fever during the acute phase?
What is a common laboratory finding in dengue fever during the acute phase?
Which diagnostic test would be most appropriate for detecting dengue virus in the acute phase (≤7 days after symptom onset)?
Which diagnostic test would be most appropriate for detecting dengue virus in the acute phase (≤7 days after symptom onset)?
What is a common symptom during the convalescent phase of dengue fever?
What is a common symptom during the convalescent phase of dengue fever?
Which of the following specimen types would be appropriate for molecular testing (RT-PCR) for dengue virus?
Which of the following specimen types would be appropriate for molecular testing (RT-PCR) for dengue virus?
What is a common hemodynamic change observed as a patient's well-being improves during dengue fever?
What is a common hemodynamic change observed as a patient's well-being improves during dengue fever?
Which of the following laboratory findings is NOT commonly associated with dengue fever?
Which of the following laboratory findings is NOT commonly associated with dengue fever?
What is the recommended treatment for fever in dengue patients?
What is the recommended treatment for fever in dengue patients?
Why should dengue patients avoid mosquito bites?
Why should dengue patients avoid mosquito bites?
What is the recommended treatment for fluid loss due to capillary leakage in dengue patients?
What is the recommended treatment for fluid loss due to capillary leakage in dengue patients?
What is the reason why prophylactic platelet transfusions are not recommended for dengue patients?
What is the reason why prophylactic platelet transfusions are not recommended for dengue patients?
What is the key difference between the two dengue vaccines mentioned in the text?
What is the key difference between the two dengue vaccines mentioned in the text?
What is the key caution regarding the use of the DengVaxia vaccine?
What is the key caution regarding the use of the DengVaxia vaccine?
What is the main purpose of Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing (NAAT) for dengue?
What is the main purpose of Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing (NAAT) for dengue?
Which statement about Dengue Virus Antigen Detection using NS1 is accurate?
Which statement about Dengue Virus Antigen Detection using NS1 is accurate?
In Dengue diagnosis, what is the role of IgM antibody testing when used alongside NAAT or NS1 detection?
In Dengue diagnosis, what is the role of IgM antibody testing when used alongside NAAT or NS1 detection?
Why is Tissue testing for dengue virus not considered an immediate diagnostic tool?
Why is Tissue testing for dengue virus not considered an immediate diagnostic tool?
Which statement about IgM Antibody ELISA in Dengue diagnosis is correct?
Which statement about IgM Antibody ELISA in Dengue diagnosis is correct?
Why is there no specific antiviral treatment for dengue?
Why is there no specific antiviral treatment for dengue?
