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A Murine Model of Dengue Virus-induced Acute Viral Encephalitis-like Disease
Published on: April 28, 2019
Dengue and scrub typhus co-infection causing septic shock
Prakriti Subedi1, Manoj Ghimire2, Karun Shrestha1
1General Medicine, Patan Academy of Health Sciences-School of Medicine, Lalitpur, Nepal.
A severe illness initially unresponsive to antibiotics was diagnosed as scrub typhus and dengue co-infection. Prompt treatment with doxycycline led to rapid recovery, highlighting the importance of timely diagnosis and targeted therapy for tropical disease co-infections.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Tropical Medicine
- Clinical Case Study
Background:
- Scrub typhus and dengue are significant tropical diseases.
- Co-infections can complicate diagnosis and treatment.
- Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management.
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