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Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) presenting with ARDS
M K Sen1, U C Ojha, S Chakrabarti
1Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.
The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases & Allied Sciences
|August 7, 1999
Summary
Dengue hemorrhagic fever can lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). This case report details a patient
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Critical Care Medicine
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is a severe form of dengue infection.
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening lung condition.
Observation:
- A single patient case of DHF progressing to ARDS is presented.
- The patient required intensive care management.
Findings:
- Successful recovery was achieved with mechanical ventilation.
- Supportive medical care was crucial for patient's outcome.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential respiratory complications of DHF.
- Emphasizes the importance of timely respiratory support in severe dengue.
- Informs clinical management strategies for DHF-induced ARDS.