Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the

dengue virus. Dengue is spread by several species of mosquito of the Aedes

type, principally A. aegypti. The virus has five different types, infection with

one type usually gives lifelong immunity to that type, but only short-term

immunity to the others. Subsequent infection with a different type increases

the risk of severe complications. A number of tests are available to confirm

the diagnoses including detecting antibodies to the virus or it’s RNA. A

vaccine for dengue has been approved and is commercially available in a

number of countries.

Dengue has become a global problem since the Second World War and

is common in more than 110 countries. Each year between 50 and 528

million people are infected and approximately 10,000 to 20,000 die. In the

Philippines, there were a total of 43,770 dengue cases as of 2017. In Cebu

City, there were 2,184 dengue cases as of 2017, including 35 deaths.

The aim of this case study is focused on understanding of the patient’s

diagnosis, specific to the case of the patient, it’s etiology, pathophysiology,

as well as the medical surgical nursing interventions together with their

rationale, in order to enhance skills and improve the quality and efficiency of

health care adhering to the 11 core competencies.