Dengue

About Dengue Vaccine

Dengue Prevention: Till date there is no vaccine available of dengue however, work on development of dengue vaccine is going in full swing. Read on for the details about dengue.......

Cause of Low Platelet Count in Dengue Fever

There are many causes of low platelet count in dengue fever. Irrespective of the cause of low platelet count it can lead to life threatening conditions if someone is suffering from dengue.......

Effect of Dengue on Circulatory System

Understand Dengue: Effect of dengue on circulatory system is very serious in case of dengue hemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome. The effect is especially dangerous for children below 10 years o....

Economic Impact of Dengue Fever

Understand Economic Impact of Dengue Fever: The Brandeis University research on economic impact of dengue in the two American continents suggests that this disease costs roughly $2.1 billion each year....

Tourniquet Test for Dengue

Tourniquet test for dengue can be performed using the blood pressure cuff. Tourniquet test is not the most reliable test to confirm dengue infection as some factors can affect the.......

What is Dengue Serology Test?

Dengue Diagnosis: Dengue Serology Tests are used for confirming the infection as well as finding out how it coped with the resistance from the infected person’s immune system. In dengue tests,....

Is Dengue Fever Contagious?

Is Dengue Fever Contagious : People are often confused on whether dengue fever is contagious or not. In reality dengue fever is not contagious as it cannot spread directly from person to.......

Dengue Fever and Skin Rash

Dengue Symptoms: It can be very demanding to endure dengue fever and skin rash. There are three types of recognised dengue skin rashes appearing at different stages of the disease. There is no specifi....

What is Dengue NS1 Antigen Test?

Dengue NS1 Antigen Test : The dengue NS1 antigen test is an important development in early diagnosis of dengue. This dengue test helps in prompt treatment as well as proper management of the disease. ....

Dengue Fever Symptoms in Children

Dengue fever symptoms in children are quite similar to common cold and fever. Older children face more severe symptoms of dengue fever than the infants and younger ones. Headache, fever, body pain, na....

How to Increase Platelet Count in Dengue Fever

Platelet Counts in Dengue Fever: Wondering how to increase platelet count in dengue fever? There are many medical, herbal and natural ways of increasing the platelet count of patients with dengue.&nbs....