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è â Virology + Serotypes
- ssRNA flavivirus
- 4 serotypes: DENV-1, 2, 3, 4
- Each homologous lifelong immunity
- Heterologous immunity transient (months) â ADE risk on different serotype
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è â Vector
- Aedes aegypti primary (daytime biter, peridomestic)
- Aedes albopictus secondary (also chikungunya, Zika)
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è â ADE (Antibody-Dependent Enhancement)
- Sub-neutralizing Ab from prior infection
- Binds different serotype
- Increased entry via Fc receptor â severe dengue
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è â Clinical Phases
- Febrile (days 1-3): high fever, retro-orbital + bone pain, rash
- Critical (days 4-7): plasma leakage may occur (around defervescence)
- Recovery (days 7-10): fluid reabsorption, itchy rash
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è â Warning Signs
- Abdominal pain
- Persistent vomiting
- Plasma leakage signs
- Mucosal bleeding
- Lethargy
- Hepatomegaly
- â Hct + â platelets
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è â Severe Dengue Categories
- Severe plasma leakage (DSS)
- Severe bleeding
- Severe organ involvement
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è â Diagnosis
- NS1 antigen first 5-7 days
- PCR acute
- IgM after day 3-5
- Paired IgG for confirmation
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è â Treatment
- Supportive (no antiviral)
- Fluid management key
- NO NSAIDs / aspirin
- NO routine steroid
- ICU for severe dengue
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è â Vaccines
- Dengvaxia (Sanofi 2015): seropositive 9-45 yr only (screening required)
- Qdenga (Takeda 2022): broader use 4-60 yr, regardless of prior infection
- é é² mosquito control + DEET
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è â Dengue Mimickers
- Chikungunya, Zika, leptospirosis, malaria, HEV, typhoid, severe COVID-19