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Manish Bhagat1, Sujata Kanhere1, Varsha Phadke1
1Department of Paediatrics, K. J. Somaiya Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
|February 7, 2015
Summary
Concurrent malaria and dengue fever co-infection is rare in India. This study reports three unusual cases of Plasmodium vivax and dengue co-infection diagnosed using rapid tests, highlighting the need for early detection.
Area of Science:
- Tropical Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Clinical Diagnostics
Background:
- Malaria and dengue fever are prevalent in South-East Asia, including India.
- Both diseases present similar symptoms but have different causative agents and vectors.
- Co-infection of malaria and dengue in a single patient is considered uncommon.
Observation:
- Three cases of concurrent Plasmodium vivax malaria and dengue fever were observed.
- Patients were diagnosed using rapid diagnostic tests.
- The cases occurred in a region highly endemic for both diseases.
Findings:
- The study identified three instances of Plasmodium vivax and dengue co-infection.
- Rapid diagnostic tests were effective in diagnosing these co-infections.
- Concurrent malaria and dengue cases are scarce, even in endemic areas.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis of co-infections is critical for effective patient management.
- Highlights the importance of considering co-infections in febrile illnesses.
- Underscores the utility of rapid diagnostic tests in identifying concurrent infections.
