Answer to Question #347072 in Microbiology for Jan Le

Question

1. A 17 year old female has 4 days history of fever. Dengue NS1 Ag was requested and revealed:

                  Dengue NS1 Ag = positive

 

a. Interpret this result. Explain 

b.  Can you conclude from the result that the patient has active dengue infection? Can you conclude from the result that the patient does not have dengue at the moment? Explain your answer.

c. What will be your advise to the patient?