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I was having flu like symptoms 4 days back with a little fever. Post 4 days I had a rash on whole body with itching. I did a CBC with Normal reports as per the physician. Does this rule out Dengue?
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Post your complete blood report ..dengue tests need to be done ..with CBC. U can't rule out dengue
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No it does not rule out Dengue.
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Need more detailed history and investigations.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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No, not necessarily
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For dengue fever confirmation. A febrile illness of 2 to 7 days duration with any two of the following menifestations
1 :- Headache , Retro orbital pain, myalgia, arthralgia,Rash , hemorrhagic menifestations
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Demonstration of dengue virus antigen in samples on NS1 Antigen/ IgM postiive
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Dr. Najeeb T
General Practitioner
9 yrs exp
Malappuram
Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation.
Please keep in mind that detailed medical history is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Rinku Biswas
General Physician
14 yrs exp
Noida
There are plenty of reasons for rashes with fever along with normal viral. However, confirmatory test for Dengue NS1, and typhoid test is essential to confirm or rule out as these two are prevalent these days.
Health Tips
Hydrate well with liquids, fresh fruits and less spicy food
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Rashes with itching indicate that you have some infection and inflammation.
For rule out dengue You should do test as Dengue NS 1 Antigen.
Next Steps
Please follow any medicine or advise after consultation only.
Health Tips
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
and
do exercise regularly with yoga and medicine and
please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life
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Dr. Nivedita Bharti
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Ranchi
No dengue NS1 antigen report is needed
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