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The Dengue RNA PCR is s used in the early stages to detect the Dengue Virus (DENV). PCR tests are generally carried out to detect the virus present in the serum. Further, this detected virus can be sequenced for additional characterization.

Dengue virus spreads in your body and shows the symptoms like fever, headache, muscle pain, rashes, etc. You will be required to give the sample of your blood for the test. Make sure to use an unused needle in case if you are taking the sample yourself. The sample needs to be sent for testing as soon as the symptoms are detected. In case of negative results before 5 days of illness another sample is to be submitted for serological confirmation.

You may need this test if you live or have recently travelled to an area where dengue is common, and you have symptoms of dengue fever. The most common symptom of dengue is fever with any of the following: Nausea, vomiting. Rash. Aches and pains (eye pain, typically behind the eyes, muscle, joint, or bone pain).

Dengue is a disease caused due to the virus transmitted by mosquitoes. The virus can't be spread from person to person. Mosquitos that carry the dengue virus are most common in areas of the world with tropical and subtropical climates.

Most people who get dengue fever have no symptoms, or mild, flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, and headache. These symptoms usually last for a week or so. But sometimes dengue fever can develop into a much more serious disease called dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF). The Dengue fever is characterized in two phases namely acute and convalescent. The initial muscle pain and fever symptoms fall in acute phase which lasts for 4-5 days. Once the fever subsides the convalescent phase begins and can last upto 7 days. 

Dengue Virus (DENV) level is higher in blood during first phase and, therefore, real time PCR test is carried out to detect this virus so that it can be treated in its initial stages itself

A dengue RNA PCR test is used to find out if you have been infected with the dengue virus. The initial tests help in preventing the dengue to enter into secondary stages. Patients experiencing the ‘dengue triad’ i.e., fever, rash, and headache for more than 5 days should immediately undergo the tests. This will help in detection of the DENV are the doctors can prescribe essential medications for the patient. The test can also help to prevent deterioration of your health.

Interpretation:

A positive result means you probably have been infected with the dengue virus. A negative result can mean you aren't infected, or you were tested too soon for the virus to show up in testing. If you think you were exposed to the dengue virus and/or have symptoms of infection, talk to your health care provider about whether you need to be retested.

If your results were positive, talk to your health care provider about how to best treat your dengue fever infection. There are no medicines for dengue fever, but your provider will probably recommend that you get plenty of rest and drink lots of fluids to avoid dehydration.