​Spread of Dengue and Potential Treatments

  • How does dengue spread? - Through the bite of mosquitoes, especially Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus.
  • What season is favorable for the spread of dengue? - High temperature, rainfall, and humidity.
  • How many serotypes of dengue are there? - Four serotypes (DENV 1, DENV 2, DENV 3, and DENV 4).
  • What is the importance of platelet count in dengue? - Decrease in platelet count and hemoconcentration indicate dengue severity.
  • Which tests are useful for dengue diagnosis? - NS1 antigen, RT-PCR, and IgM/IgG antibody tests.
  • In which category has WHO placed dengue? - In 2019, WHO included dengue in the top 10 global health threats.
  • Which ....
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