Dengue Antibody IgG near me in Chandigarh

Dengue is a viral infection caused by the bite of female mosquito belonging to species Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. Dengue antibody IgG test indicates the secondary dengue infection and detects the presence of IgG antibodies produced by the body to fight the infection against the dengue virus. This results in decreased white blood cells and platelets count in the body. The symptoms of dengue fever include high fever, chills, joints pain, bleeding gums, nausea etc.

The prompt and early detection can help in medical intervention to prevent the severity of the infection. The later may lead to fatal conditions like Dengue hemorrhagic fever, Dengue shock syndrome and extreme fall in platelets and white blood cells count.

Dengue is mostly caused by mosquitos born during rainy season. So it is recommended to wear fully covered clothes during rainy season and to avoid accumulation of stagnant water.