A few tests can help your doctor diagnose dengue fever, such as: Serologic or antibody tests. These tests check a sample of your blood for antibodies, which are proteins your immune system makes ...

Diagnosing dengue solely based on medical history or physical examination can be challenging, making blood tests necessary. Typically, a specific antigen, called NS1, appears in the blood from the ...

National Dengue Day is observed annually on May 16 in India to raise awareness about dengue fever throughout the country. Dengue is a viral illness transmitted by the bite of a female Aedes mosquito.

Taking cognisance of the seasonal diseases which become highly prevalent in India during the monsoon season, the Telangana government has warned against rapid tests for dengue detection and has ...

The Telangana government cautions hospitals against using rapid dengue tests during the monsoon season, favoring the ELISA method for its higher reliability. Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha ...