http://infectious-diseases.find-forum.net/feed/? Latest topics Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:57:30 GMT 10 http://i88.servimg.com/u/f88/14/48/75/49/header12.png http://infectious-diseases.find-forum.net/feed/? http://infectious-diseases.find-forum.net/information-about-dengue-fever-f4/clinical-laboratory-guidance-t7.htm Admin Clinical Guidance Dengue Virus Dengue infection is caused by any one of four distinct but closely related dengue virus (DENV) serotypes (called DENV-1, -2, -3, and -4). These dengue viruses are single-stranded RNA viruses that belong to the family Flaviviridae and the genus Flavivirus—a family which includes other medically important vector-borne viruses (e.g., West Nile virus, Yellow Fever virus, Japanese Encephalitis virus, St. Louis Encephalitis virus, etc.). Dengue viruses are ... Information About Dengue Fever Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:57:30 GMT http://infectious-diseases.find-forum.net/information-about-dengue-fever-f4/clinical-laboratory-guidance-t7.htm#7 http://infectious-diseases.find-forum.net/information-about-dengue-fever-f4/clinical-laboratory-guidance-t7.htm http://infectious-diseases.find-forum.net/information-about-dengue-fever-f4/entomology-ecology-t6.htm Admin Entomology & Ecology Aedes aegypti, the principal mosquito vector of dengue viruses is an insect species closely associated with humans and their dwellings. People not only provide the mosquitoes with blood meals but also nutrients needed to reproduce through water-holding containers in and around the home. The mosquito lays her eggs in the containers and if left undisturbed, the eggs grow from pupas, larva to adult. See Aedes main aquatic habitats; from tree cavities to toilets and ... Information About Dengue Fever Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:42:18 GMT http://infectious-diseases.find-forum.net/information-about-dengue-fever-f4/entomology-ecology-t6.htm#6 http://infectious-diseases.find-forum.net/information-about-dengue-fever-f4/entomology-ecology-t6.htm http://infectious-diseases.find-forum.net/information-about-dengue-fever-f4/epidemiology-t5.htm Admin Epidemiology Dengue fever (DF) is caused by any of four closely related viruses, or serotypes: dengue 1-4. Infection with one serotype does not protect against the others, and sequential infections put people at greater risk for dengue hemorraghic fever (DHF) and dengue shock syndrome (DSS). Transmission of the Dengue Virus Dengue is transmitted between people by the mosquitoes Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, which are found throughout the world. Insects that transmit disease ... Information About Dengue Fever Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:38:44 GMT http://infectious-diseases.find-forum.net/information-about-dengue-fever-f4/epidemiology-t5.htm#5 http://infectious-diseases.find-forum.net/information-about-dengue-fever-f4/epidemiology-t5.htm http://infectious-diseases.find-forum.net/information-about-dengue-fever-f4/if-you-think-you-have-dengue-t4.htm Admin Symptoms and What To Do If You Think You Have Dengue The principal symptoms of dengue are: High fever and at least two of the following: Severe headache Severe eye pain (behind eyes) Joint pain Muscle and/or bone pain Rash Mild bleeding manifestation (e.g., nose or gum bleed, petechiae, or easy bruising) Low white cell count Generally, younger children and those with their first dengue infection have a milder illness than older children and adults. Generally, ... Information About Dengue Fever Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:30:30 GMT http://infectious-diseases.find-forum.net/information-about-dengue-fever-f4/if-you-think-you-have-dengue-t4.htm#4 http://infectious-diseases.find-forum.net/information-about-dengue-fever-f4/if-you-think-you-have-dengue-t4.htm http://infectious-diseases.find-forum.net/information-about-dengue-fever-f4/prevention-t3.htm Admin How to reduce your risk of dengue infection: There is no vaccine available against dengue, and there are no specific medications to treat a dengue infection. This makes prevention the most important step, and prevention means avoiding mosquito bites if you live in or travel to an endemic area. The best way to reduce mosquitoes is to eliminate the places where the mosquito lays her eggs, like artificial containers that hold water in and around the home. Outdoors, clean water containers ... Information About Dengue Fever Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:20:15 GMT http://infectious-diseases.find-forum.net/information-about-dengue-fever-f4/prevention-t3.htm#3 http://infectious-diseases.find-forum.net/information-about-dengue-fever-f4/prevention-t3.htm http://infectious-diseases.find-forum.net/information-about-dengue-fever-f4/travel-dengue-outbreaks-t2.htm Admin How to reduce your risk while visiting areas with dengue International travelers’ risk of dengue infection can vary dependant on transmission in the area as well as exposure to mosquitoes. You are at greater risk when an outbreak or epidemic is occurring. If your hotel or resort does not have air conditioning or windows and doors with secure, intact screens you may be at higher risk. You should take precautions like using repellent and killing any visible mosquitoes. CDC recommends repellents ... Information About Dengue Fever Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:03:30 GMT http://infectious-diseases.find-forum.net/information-about-dengue-fever-f4/travel-dengue-outbreaks-t2.htm#2 http://infectious-diseases.find-forum.net/information-about-dengue-fever-f4/travel-dengue-outbreaks-t2.htm http://infectious-diseases.find-forum.net/information-about-dengue-fever-f4/frequently-asked-questions-t1.htm Admin Q. What is dengue? A.Dengue (pronounced den' gee) is a disease caused by any one of four closely related dengue viruses (DENV 1, DENV 2, DENV 3, or DENV 4). The viruses are transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. In the Western Hemisphere, the Aedes aegypti mosquito is the most important transmitter or vector of dengue viruses, although a 2001 outbreak in Hawaii was transmitted by Aedes albopictus. It is estimated that there are over 100 million cases of dengue worldwide ... 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