Diagnostic Tests and related queries

Frequently Asked Questions

How much rest is required in dengue first stage?

Minimum of one week of rest is required to regain strength and recover from dengue infection.

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Which organ is affected by dengue fever?

Usually, multiple organs are affected due to dengue fever. However, the liver is the most affected during dengue infection.

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Do one need to get hospitalized to cure dengue?

Yes, if the dengue infection gets severe then one needs to get hospitalised to recover from shock and internal bleeding.

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Can you get through dengue without treatment?

Yes, however it is not recommended.

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Why does hematocrit rise in dengue?

A hematocrit level increase greater than 20% is a sign of hemoconcentration and precedes shock. The hematocrit level should be monitored at least every 24 hours to facilitate early recognition of dengue hemorrhagic fever and every 3-4 hours in severe cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome.

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What are the after effects of dengue?

Weakness and pain in the joints which goes away with time and rest.

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What is the average time period of the treatment of dengue?

The average time period of the treatment of dengue is between 4 weeks to 6 weeks.

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Why does dengue fever occur?

Dengue fever is an illness you can get from the bite of a mosquito carrying one of four types of dengue virus

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How much time does it take to cure dengue?

It takes 2 weeks to 6 weeks to cure dengue.

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What is to be done for acute joint pain after dengue fever?

One should try applying pain relief creams, taking adequate rest and doing mild movements to get relief from mild joint pains during dengue or chikunguniya.

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Is Dengue a life threatening disease?

Yes, if the infection gets severe then dengue will be life threatening.

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Is Dengue curable the 2nd time after 1 year?

Yes, it is curable however, it is more severe.

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Does liver get damaged by dengue fever?

Yes, the liver may get damaged if care is not taken especially when having severe dengue.

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What are the signs that we are cured from dengue?

The only way to know that dengue has been cured is via blood tests. However, frequent thirst and urination are a few signs that your dengue is getting cured.

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What is the first sign of dengue fever in kids?

A high fever of up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit is one of the first symptoms of dengue in children along with rashes in few cases.

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How does it feel to be be sick with dengue fever?

One has high fever along with frequent headaches and pain behind the eyes.

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What are the symptoms of dengue fever?

High fever and body pain along with pain behind the eyes.

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How long does the dengue virus stay in the body?

Research is suggestive that it typically stays 12-14 days in the body.

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How long does it take to recover from dengue?

It takes 2 weeks to 6 weeks to recover from dengue.

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In Dengue does the WBC count increase or decrease?

When you have dengue or any other disease, your body makes more white blood cells to fight the bacteria, viruses, or other foreign substances causing your illness. This increases your white blood count.

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How dangerous is Dengue Fever?

Most people with dengue have mild or no symptoms and will get better in 1-2 weeks. Rarely, dengue can be severe and lead to death. If symptoms occur, they usually begin 4-10 days after infection and last for 2-7 days.

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How dangerous is the new DENV 2 dengue variant?

DENV 2 variant is like any other dengue variant however, it is prone to more internal bleeding and shocks.

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How does the COVID-19 IgG/IgM Rapid Test work?

The COVID-19 IgG/IgM Rapid is a lateral flow immunoassay intended for the qualitative detection and differentiation of IgM and IgG antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in human venous whole blood.

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What happens if you get dengue fever a second time?

Research is suggestive that people who get dengue the second time usually experience more severe dengue symptoms than people who get it the first time.

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What tests should be done in the case of a dengue fever?

For patients presenting during the first week after fever onset, diagnostic testing should include a test for dengue virus (rRT-PCR or NS1) and IgM. For patients presenting more than a week after fever onset, IgM detection is most useful, although NS1 has been reported positive up to 12 days after fever onset

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What is dengue positive IgG?

It is likely that the person became infected with dengue virus within recent weeks. If the IgG is positive but the IgM is low or negative, then it is likely that the person had an infection sometime in the past.

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What does Dengue NS1 negative, but IGM positive mean?

Patients with a positive IgM test result are classified as presumptive, recent dengue virus infections.

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Is fasting required for a dengue test?

No fasting is required.

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What is Dengue NS1 positive treatment?

Currently, there are no specific treatments for dengue. However, supportive treatment for dengue is the best way to recover from internal bleeding and shock. Remember to take plenty of fluids and refrain from taking aspirin to avoid internal bleeding.

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What is the treatment for Dengu antigen NS1 reactive?

The NS1 diagnostic is highly effective in detecting dengue as early as possible.

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What is the NS1 dengue test?

NS1 tests have been developed for use in serum. Most of these tests use synthetically labeled antibodies to detect dengue NS1 protein.

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What is the Dengue NS1 Test used for?

This test is used for detecting non structural protein NS1 of dengue virus.

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