Exames laboratoriais inespecíficos e específicos para o diagnóstico da dengue

Abstract

Dengue is a disease that has existed since the 18th century and is mainly present in tropical countries. It is mainly transmitted through the bite of the infected Aedes aegypti mosquito, but it can also be transmitted by Aedes albopictus. There are several diagnoses capable of detecting the virus, among them are nonspecific and specific diagnoses. In the non-specific cases, we find laboratory tests, such as blood count, liver enzymes and C-reactive protein, which are important to direct the suspicion of dengue, start a more qualified treatment and ask for specific tests for confirmation. In the specific ones, we find exams such as serological tests, RT-PCR, rapid tests and capture of the non-structural viral protein NS1, which, in turn, confirm the diagnosis for dengue, thus being able to bring a more targeted treatment for this disease. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]