Review

Volume 2023: Volume: 2: Issue: 3

Dengue:Oral manifestations and diagnosis using saliva

Prasanthi Sitaraman1, Karpagavalli Shanmugasundaram 2

1 Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, India,

2 Professor and Head, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Seema Dental College and Hospital, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

Address for Correspondence:

Prasanthi Sitaraman, Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai – 600077. Email: prasha92@yahoo.com

Abstract

Dengue is a vector borne disease and is the most common arbovirus–caused disease in humans.It is known for its increased mortality and morbidity over the years in tropical and subtropical countries of the world.In India,it is an endemic and is a public concern in monsoon due to increased spreadof the disease as there is an increase of mosquitoes in the season.It manifests as fever, joint pain and retro orbital pain. Diagnosis is made by clinical and serological examination and frequently involves venepuncture. This review is about early and non–invasive method of diagnosis of dengue using saliva and oral manifestations of dengue.

Key words

Dengue; breakbone fever; dengue hemorrhagic fever;Dengueshock syndrome; manifestations

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How to cite this article: Sitaraman P and Shanmigasundaram K,Dengue: Oral manifestations and diagnosis using saliva. IntJOralRehab2023;ArticleID:20231008;Pages1-7.