DENGUE Meaning and
Definition
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Dengue is a noun referring to a viral infection that is primarily spread by mosquitoes. The term "dengue" originates from the Swahili phrase "Ka-dinga pepo," meaning "cramp-like seizure caused by an evil spirit." It is an infectious disease that is prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in urban and semi-urban areas.
The virus responsible for dengue is known as the dengue virus, which belongs to the Flaviviridae family. There are four strains or serotypes of the virus, namely DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3, and DENV-4.
Dengue is characterized by a sudden onset of high fever, severe headache, joint and muscle pain, rash, and fatigue. It is often referred to as "breakbone fever" due to the excruciating body and joint pain experienced by infected individuals. In severe cases, dengue can progress to a severe form known as dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) or dengue shock syndrome (DSS), which can be potentially life-threatening.
There is no specific treatment for dengue, and the focus is mainly on relieving symptoms and providing supportive care. Dengue prevention primarily involves controlling mosquito populations, such as eliminating breeding sites and using insect repellents. Vaccines against dengue have been developed and are available in some countries, offering protection against the virus.
Due to its widespread occurrence and potential for severe complications, dengue remains a significant public health concern in many parts of the world.
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Breakbone fever, dandy fever; a disease of tropical and subtropical regions, occurring epidemically, and marked by intense aching in the head, muscles, and joints, and fever; there are usually two paroxysms, separated by a quiescent interval, in the first of which there is an erythematous rash, in the second a roseola; the disease is thought to be due to a protozoan parasite transmitted by a mosquito of the genus Culex.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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Etymology of DENGUE
The word "dengue" has its roots in the Swahili phrase "dinga-dinga", which means "seizure" or "cramp-like pain". It was initially used to describe a severe, febrile illness characterized by intense muscular and joint pains. The term was then introduced into the Spanish language as "dengue", and subsequently into other languages, as the disease spread to different regions.
Similar spelling words for DENGUE
- Dennise,
- Deyoung,
- deines,
- dense,
- deluge,
- tongue,
- deans,
- DENG,
- Deems,
- dung,
- danger,
- Dennis.
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