Which finding signals the transition to the critical phase of dengue and should prompt close monitoring?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Defervescence with warning signs such as abdominal pain or persistent vomiting
- Step 1: Plasma leakage in severe dengue typically occurs around the time the fever settles, usually between days three and seven. Step 2. Warning signs mean that the patient needs observation and fluid management. Answer: Defervescence with warning signs. Why not the others: The early febrile phase carries fever and rash. A single early platelet count is not a warning sign by itself. A positive tourniquet test is not specific.
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