Review Article

Volume 2022; Article ID: 20221008;Pages 7

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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How to cite this article: Sitaraman, P., & Karpagavalli Shanmugasundaram. (2022). Dengue: Oral manifestations and diagnosis using saliva : Review Article. International Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 7. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjoralrehab.2022.758