Dengue virus

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Background

Microbiology

  • Single-stranded positive-sense RNA virus
  • Member of the Flaviviridae

Epidemiology

Clinical Manifestations

Differential Diagnosis

Feature Dengue Zika Chikungunya
Asymptomatic 40-80% 35-85% 3-28%
Fever +++ ++ +++
Rash + +++ ++
Conjunctivitis ++ +
Arthralgia + ++ +++
Myalgia ++ + +
Headache ++ + ++
Hemorrhage ++
Shock +
Thrombocytopenia +++ +
Leukopenia ++ ++

Management

  • Supportive