Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever in Children
Elly Noer Rochmah, Lintang Mutiara Haryani, R.J. Nuriatin and Khomaini Hasan

faculty of medicine, Jenderal Achmad Yani University, Jl. Terusan Jend. Sudirman, Cibeber, Cimahi Selatan, Kota Cimahi, Jawa Barat 40531

Abstract

The spread of dengue virus caused by the bite of the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes that enter the body causes clinical manifestations that arise vary, the course of a very broad disease requires the search for factors that can worsen the patient^s condition, So steps or ways to predict the patient^s recovery are needed. This study aimed to collect and to analyze articles related to dengue hemorrhagic fever in children with the design used was a literature review. Criteria for articles used are those published in 2015-2019. The results show that the spread of dengue hemorrhagic fever disease occurs globally and attacks children at the age of less than 15 years and was dominated by men. This happens because in that age range many activities are done outside the home. Clinical manifestations of this disease vary widely, and laboratory tests are needed to support the establishment of a definitive diagnosis. Treatment for this disease can be done pharmacologically and non-pharmacologically to prevent bleeding that can result in shock and death.

Keywords: Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever, DHF treatment, DHF laboratory examination of children

Topic: Public Health