Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever

Pathophysiology

Pathophysiology Dengue hemorrhagic fever is a severe, potentially deadly infection spread by some mosquitos. The dengue virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. Symptoms of Dengue hemorrhagic fever are fever that lasts from 2 to 7 days, Vomiting blood, Drowsiness, Bleeding from nose or gums.

Treatment

Only treatment is to treat the symptoms, helping body to heal naturally. Emergency treatment methods may include hydration with intravenous (IV) fluids, electrolyte therapy, blood transfusions, oxygen therapy, over-the-counter or prescription drugs to manage pain Major Research To cure the disease various researches includes means of vector control, vaccine development, and antiviral drugs are going on in Australia.

Statistics
Disease Statistics There are more than 100 million new cases of dengue fever every year throughout the world. A small number of these develop into dengue hemorrhagic fever. Disease Treatment Dengue hemorrhagic fever is caused by a virus for which there is no known cure or vaccine.