In 2009, an outbreak of dengue fever was identified in Key West, Fla. Dengue fever is transmitted by the bite of an Aedes mosquito infected with a dengue virus. The mosquito becomes infected when it bites a person with dengue virus in their blood.
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There are 4 distinct, but closely related, serotypes of the virus that cause dengue (DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3 and DEN-4). Recovery from infection by one provides lifelong immunity against that particular serotype.
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1 There is no specific treatment for dengue/ severe dengue, but early detection and access to proper medical care lowers fatality rates below 1%. 2  Dengue prevention and control solely depends on effective vector control measures.
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Treatments and drugs. No specific treatment for dengue fever exists. Your doctor may recommend that you drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration from vomiting and high fever. Acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) can alleviate pain and reduce fever.
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1 Severe dengue is a leading cause of serious illness and death among children in some Asian and Latin American countries. 2  There is no specific treatment for dengue/ severe dengue, but early detection and access to proper medical care lowers fatality rates below 1%.
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If you have severe dengue fever, you may need: 1  Supportive care in a hospital. 2  Intravenous (IV) fluid and electrolyte replacement. 3  Blood pressure monitoring. 4  Transfusion to replace blood loss. 5  Tests and diagnosis. 6  Prevention.
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1 Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection. 2  The infection causes flu-like illness, and occasionally develops into a potentially lethal complication called severe dengue. 3  The global incidence of dengue has grown dramatically in recent decades.
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There is no specific treatment for dengue fever. For severe dengue, medical care by physicians and nurses experienced with the effects and progression of the disease can save lives – decreasing mortality rates from more than 20% to less than 1%.
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The symptoms may progress to massive bleeding, shock, and death. This is called dengue shock syndrome (DSS). People with weakened immune systems as well as those with a second or subsequent dengue infection are believed to be at greater risk for developing dengue hemorrhagic fever.
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Dengue (pronounced DENgee) fever is a painful, debilitating mosquito-borne disease caused by any one of four closely related dengue viruses. These viruses are related to the viruses that cause West Nile infection and yellow fever.
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is there a treatment for dengue
No specific treatment for dengue fever exists. No, there is no specific treatment for dengue fever exists.