MIMS Education
Clinical Management of Patients with Suspected Dengue Fever
1 point | 
1 Hour | 
29 Jan 2025
Overview
About this course
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection caused by the dengue virus. It is prevalent in tropical and
subtropical regions worldwide, making it a global health issue. In severe cases, it can lead to potentially
fatal complications like dengue hemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome. Being able to identify dengue
symptoms and rendering appropriate management are crucial in preventing these complications from developing.
This e-learning module aims to broaden the participant’s understanding of the clinical
manifestations of dengue fever in its different phases, the diagnostic tools that can be of use, and the
approach to dengue fever management based on its severity. The module also discusses the latest updates on
the dengue vaccine.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning module, participants should be able to:
- Understand the etiology and transmission of dengue fever and its impact on global health
- Recognize the clinical manifestations and phases
- Explore the diagnosis methods and be able to interpret laboratory findings
- Review the approach to management based on severity
Topics covered
- Case study
- Background and clinical presentation
- Differential diagnoses
- Diagnostics
- Management based on severity
- Dengue vaccine
1 CPD Point Available
- Score at least 80% on the quiz.
- A certificate can be downloaded upon successful completion of the quiz. Please use the information on the certificate to claim your CPD points.
Keywords: dengue, dengue fever, dengue symptoms, breakbone fever symptoms, dengue disease, symptoms, dengue fever symptoms, dengue mosquito, aedes mosquito