What causes dengue?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

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Dengue is a viral infection caused by the dengue virus (DENV), transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Take a SCLERODERMA DIAGNOSTIC PANEL (ANA, U1 SM RNP, CENTROMERE ABS, SCLERODERMA - 70 IGG) Test or Take a PLA2 RECEPTOR ANTIBODY Test

Book SCLERODERMA DIAGNOSTIC PANEL (ANA, U1 SM RNP, CENTROMERE ABS, SCLERODERMA - 70 IGG) Test Book PLA2 RECEPTOR ANTIBODY Test

Answered 24/07/2025

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