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Why does hematocrit rise in dengue?
Why does hematocrit rise in dengue?
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.
Last updated on 20 Sep 2023
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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
Last updated on 20 Sep 2023
How much time does it take to cure dengue?
It takes 2 weeks to 6 weeks to cure dengue.
Last updated on 20 Sep 2023
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.
Last updated on 19 Sep 2023
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.
Last updated on 20 Sep 2023
What are the symptoms of dengue fever?
High fever and body pain along with pain behind the eyes.
Last updated on 20 Sep 2023
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