Review

Volume 2023: Volume: 2: Issue: 4

Dengue: Oral manifestations and diagnosis using saliva

Prasanthi Sitaraman1, Karpagavalli Shanmugasundaram2
1 Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine, Radiology, and Special Care Dentisitry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals,
SIMATS, Chennai, India.
2 Professor and Head, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Seema Dental College and Hospital, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.


Address for Correspondence:

Dr. Prasanthi Sitaraman, Senior Lecturer.
Address: Department of Oral Medicine, Radiology and Special Care Dentistry, Saveetha Dental
College and Hospitals, SIMATS, 162, Poonamalle High Road, Chennai- 600077, Tamil Nadu, India.
Mobile: +91 9442561377
Email address: 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 spread of 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; Dengue shock syndrome; manifestations

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Conflicts of interest :

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How to cite this article: SitaramanPandShanmigasundaramK,Dengue:Oralmanifestationsanddiagnosisusingsaliva.IntJ OralRehab2023;
2:4:28-35.