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WHO Dengue: guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control

Dengue case classification, warning signs, fluid algorithms by group A/B/C and critical-phase monitoring.

2024Version 2024 updateInfectious disease

Key recommendations

  • GuidelineStrong

    Classify as dengue without warning signs, with warning signs, or severe dengue to direct triage.

  • BStrong

    Use isotonic crystalloid titrated to haemodynamics; avoid NSAIDs and intramuscular injections.

  • GuidelineStrong

    Monitor haematocrit and platelet trend during the critical (plasma leakage) phase.

Applies to

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