dengue fever
Mosquito-borne tropical illness
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease causing high fever, severe headache, joint and muscle pain, and rash.
Found mainly in tropical regions, it ranges from mild to life-threatening.
Severe cases can develop into dengue hemorrhagic fever, which involves bleeding and can be fatal.
The outbreak of dengue fever overwhelmed local hospitals.
Relating to bleeding
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- organ damageHarm to internal body parts
- warning signsIndicators of impending danger
- abdominal painDiscomfort in the belly
hematocrit · internal bleeding · blood transfusion · intensive care · fatality · complications
Insect-caused itchy swelling
- vectorQuantity with direction
- secondary infectionPathogen invading during another illness
- reinfectionSubsequent infection, same disease
- viral loadPathogen count in body
Cranial pain
- myalgiaClinical term for soreness
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
bone pain · joint pain · muscle aches · chills · loss of appetite · malaise · leukopenia · febrile
Sudden eruption of trouble
- endemicNative to one area
- epidemicWidespread disease occurrence
- incidenceRate of occurrence
- prevalenceState of being widespread
surveillance · public health · hotspot · reporting · WHO · case fatality rate · notification · rainy season
Minute subcutaneous hemorrhages
- erythemaCutaneous vascular flushing
- flushingWashing by water surge
- skin rashIrritated skin condition
- red spotsLocalized scarlet discolorations
itching · blanching · discoloration · pruritus · breakout
Of hot, humid regions
- Southeast AsiaTropical peninsula and islands
- Latin AmericaRomance-speaking Western Hemisphere
- CaribbeanTropical Atlantic region
- South AsiaIndia's surrounding region
Philippines · Brazil · Thailand · Indonesia · India · Vietnam · Bangladesh · Singapore
Causes strong aversion
- nettingInterlaced open fabric
- DEETInsect-repelling chemical compound
- picaridinInsect repellent compound
- fumigationDisinfection via airborne chemicals
larvicide · bed nets · window screens · long sleeves · insecticide · mosquito coil · vaccine
Medical fluid replenishment treatment
- antipyreticFever-reducing agent
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- paracetamolOver-the-counter pain medication
- restCessation of activity
intravenous fluids · supportive care · hospitalization · blood tests · serology · PCR test · acetaminophen · electrolytes
hemorrhagic
Relating to bleeding
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- organ damageHarm to internal body parts
- warning signsIndicators of impending danger
abdominal pain · hematocrit · internal bleeding · blood transfusion · intensive care · fatality · complications
mosquito bite
Insect-caused itchy swelling
- vectorQuantity with direction
- secondary infectionPathogen invading during another illness
- reinfectionSubsequent infection, same disease
headache
Cranial pain
- myalgiaClinical term for soreness
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
fatigue · bone pain · joint pain · muscle aches · chills · loss of appetite · malaise · leukopenia · febrile · viremia
outbreak
Sudden eruption of trouble
prevalence · surveillance · public health · hotspot · reporting · WHO · case fatality rate · notification · rainy season · urban spread
petechiae
Minute subcutaneous hemorrhages
red spots · itching · blanching · discoloration · pruritus · breakout
tropical
Of hot, humid regions
- Southeast AsiaTropical peninsula and islands
- Latin AmericaRomance-speaking Western Hemisphere
- CaribbeanTropical Atlantic region
South Asia · Philippines · Brazil · Thailand · Indonesia · India · Vietnam · Bangladesh · Singapore · Puerto Rico
repellent
Causes strong aversion
- nettingInterlaced open fabric
- DEETInsect-repelling chemical compound
- picaridinInsect repellent compound
fumigation · larvicide · bed nets · window screens · long sleeves · insecticide · mosquito coil · vaccine
hydration therapy
Medical fluid replenishment treatment
- antipyreticFever-reducing agent
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- paracetamolOver-the-counter pain medication
rest · intravenous fluids · supportive care · hospitalization · blood tests · serology · PCR test · acetaminophen · electrolytes · recovery
- tropical diseasesmalaria, cholera, typhoid, leprosy, sleeping sickness
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dengue feverhealth
Condition of body, mind
wellness · good health · robust health · vitality · well-being