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Dengue and COVID-19 Coinfection- A Double Trouble

Amandeep Kaur1, Navneh Samagh2, Nimish3

  • 1Assistant Professor, Department of General Medicine, Department of Radiodiagnosis, AIIMS, Bathinda, Punjab.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|September 2, 2021
PubMed

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The COVID-19 pandemic and endemic dengue pose a double burden in Asia due to similar symptoms. Vigilant diagnosis and prevention are crucial to avoid severe dengue and reduce healthcare strain.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health
  • Virology

Background:

  • COVID-19 has overwhelmed global health systems since 2019.
  • Dengue virus is a long-standing endemic threat in many Asian countries.
  • Co-circulation of COVID-19 and dengue presents diagnostic and clinical challenges due to overlapping symptoms and laboratory findings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges posed by co-occurring COVID-19 and dengue.
  • To emphasize the need for clinical vigilance in differentiating these viral infections.
  • To underscore the importance of preventive measures for dengue to mitigate a double disease burden.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a clinical review and observational analysis.
  • It focuses on the clinical presentation and laboratory parameters of both diseases.
  • The approach emphasizes differential diagnosis strategies for clinicians.

Main Results:

  • Similarities in clinical profiles and laboratory results between COVID-19 and dengue complicate accurate diagnosis.
  • Failure to diagnose dengue promptly can lead to severe dengue shock syndrome.
  • A dual epidemic scenario strains healthcare resources significantly.

Conclusions:

  • Clinicians require heightened awareness to prevent missed dengue diagnoses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Implementing robust preventive strategies for dengue is essential to alleviate healthcare system pressure.
  • Integrated public health approaches are necessary to manage co-endemic viral threats effectively.

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