Dengue hemorragic fever occurs in
Ans) c (When type 2 infects a...) Ref park 20th ed p 218-221Dengue haemorragic fever (DHF) is a severe form of dengue fever caused by infection with more than one dengue virus.At least there are four serotypes of dengue virus (1,2,3 and 4)DHF is thought to be due to double infection with dengue viruses - the first infection probably sensitises the patient. While the second appears to produce an immunological catastrophe.Dengue fever is transmitted by Aedes mosquito . Transmission cycle is "man- mosquito-man" type.Bleeding manifestations are not seen in classical dengue fever. It is usually seen in Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) and Dengue shock syndrome(DSS).There is haemoconcentration instead of hemodilution in DHF and DSS due to plasma leakage and thrombocytopenia which results in abnormal hemostasis.Usual rash seen in dengue fever is a maculopapular or scarlentiform rash seen on 3rd or 4th day of disease.lt is accompanied by itching and hyperaesthesia.lt last for 2 hrs to several days and may be followed by desquamation. (Refer Q137 Kerala 2009, Q125 kerala 2008for fur-ther explanation)
Malnourished patients
Immunocompromised patients
When type 2 infects a previously infected person
Persons having high grade fever
Communicable Diseases