Dengue without warning signs

Define the case

Patients with fever for 2-7 days and 2 of the following symptoms: nausea/vomiting, rash, headache, body and joint pain, positive results (TT+) and low white blood cells

Urgent report and investigation

If there are more cases than normal/epidemic with at least 5 cases in any village

Regular weekly reports
Sample collection

  • Collect the pooled blood sample in a serum collection tube (no anticoagulant) and separate the serum.
  • Store and transport the sample at a temperature of 4°C-8°C (in the box to be delivered, there must be at least 4 ice cubes
  • NCLE must be received the samples within 24-48 hours
  • All the samples must be sent for analysis to verify that there is a rapid test (rapid test).

Initial analytical examination

Looking for antibodies against Dengue

Dengue with warning signs

Define the case

Individuals with fever and 2 of the following symptoms: nausea/vomiting, rash, headache, body and joint pain, exercise Give positive results and low white blood cells and have the following warning signs:

  • Abdominal pain is severe and the abdomen is soft but painful
  • There is persistent vomiting
  • There are signs of thirst
  • There is bleeding on the mucous membrane
  • Drowsy, restless
  • Large liver >2 cm
  • Analysis: Hematocrit (HTC) increased while platelet count decreased

Urgent report and investigation

If there are more cases than normal/epidemic with at least 5 cases in any village

Regular weekly reports
Sample collection

The same as collecting samples in malaria patients who do not have warning symptoms

Initial analytical examination

Looking for antibodies against Dengue

Severe dengue

Define the case

A severe plasma leak can cause:

Shock symptoms
There is dehydration with respiratory failure or severe bleeding: According to the doctor’s evaluation or there is severe impact on the function of other organs:

  • Liver: SGOT (Aspartate Transaminase (AST)) or SGPT (Alanine Transaminase (ALT)) ≥ 1000
  • The central nervous system causes unconsciousness and
  • Heart and other organs

Urgent reporting and investigation of all cases
Regular weekly reports
Sample collection

The same is true for sampling in malaria patients without warning symptoms

Initial analytical examination

Looking for antibodies against Dengue

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  1. The dengue more dangerous then covid 19

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