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What is DENV-2?
DENV-2, a more lethal dengue virus variant, is extremely severe or harmful in its effects and can cause symptoms of severe dengue. The DENV-2 variant of dengue has been rapidly spreading in several parts of India for the past few months. The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) has declared DENV-2 as a 'public health emergency'.
The DENV-2 strain can be recognised by the early onset of severe symptoms. If the DENV-2 dengue virus is not treated on time, it can increase the chances of complications like dengue shock syndrome (DSS) and dengue haemorrhagic
