Wrong Results Prompt J&K Health Department to Ban Rapid Serology Test for Dengue Diagnosis

Use of rapid serology test for diagnosing dengue has been banned by Jammu and Kashmir's health department due to doubts over its accuracy.

All government/private hospitals, clinicians and established clinic establishments have been asked to carry out only the National Institute of Virology's ELISA test for detection and confirmation of dengue fever in the state.

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Dengue

Dengue is a tropical disease caused by mosquitoes carrying the dengue virus. Symptoms include fever, joint & muscle ache, fatigue, nausea and skin rash.