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Dengue fever
I was having fever and body pain since last two days my doctor prescribed some medicines and recommended a blood test. I am done with the blood test and urine test and the test reports says that Dengue NS1 Antigen : Positve
What does that mean? Do i need to be admitted in the hospital? Or Complete bed rest with proper medicines will do?
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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello there.
I can understand your concern.
Dengue is a viral infection.
The treatment of this is symptomatic and conplete bed rest.
Consult your physician for prescription.
What's your platelet count like?
Kindly take tab. Dolo 650mg thrice a day after food.
Drink plenty of fluids and have a soft diet.
Best regards.
Dr. Anil kumar jain .
bangalore.
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