Which of the following statement regarding classical Dengue fever is FALSE?: (A) Transmitted by Aedes aegypti, (B) Self limiting disease, (C) Positive tourniquet test, (D) Low case fatality rate
Answer is C. Positive tourniquet test is a feature of Dengue hemorrhagic fever. Other features of DHF are presence of fever for 2-7 days and liver enlargement. Classical dengue fever is caused by dengue virus transmitted by Aedes aegypti. It is characterised by fever lasting for 5 days following which recovery is complete. Its associated with low case fatality rate.