MCQs on Dengue fever (viral infection), diagnosis and treatment (with clinical case): Medical microbiology
MCQs on Dengue fever, diagnosis and treatment 1. A 45-year-old female residing in Delhi, India presents to the emergency department with a high-grade fever, severe headache, and joint pain. She reports that her symptoms began suddenly a week ago with a fever that reached up to 103°F. She describes headache as intense and located behind her eyes. She complains severe joint pain, especially in her wrists and ankles. She has developed a rash on her arms and legs, which is characterized by small red spots. The patient has no significant past medical history. She has been taking pain reliever medications (ibuprofen) and paracetamol to manage her symptoms. Her family informs that other people in her neighbourhood are also sick with similar symptoms. Upon examination, her temperature is 103°F, blood pressure is 114/75 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 18 breaths per minute. The patient appear fatig...