Abstract
Infection with dengue viruses produces a spectrum of clinical illness ranging from a nonspecific viral syndrome to severe and fatal haemorrhagic disease. Important risk factors include the strain and serotype of the infecting virus, as well as the age, immune status, and genetic predisposition of the patient. The teaching point in this case study was Dengue fever which occurred concomitantly with Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E virus infection.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 176-177 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2009 |