CASE DISCUSSION
Dengue and Scrub Typhus: Management and Treatment
Presented India by Dr. Harikishan BooruguViews
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Case Description
Dengue and scrub typhus is endemic in many parts of India and Asia Pacific region and is considered to be a major cause of acute undifferentiated febrile illness. It is difficult to differentiate both the infections at their initial presentation as they share similar clinico-epidemiological...
Case Summary
- Dengue is a viral infection caused by the dengue virus, with four serotypes (DEN1-4) important for human infection. It is transmitted through the bite of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which also transmit yellow fever, Zika, and chikungunya viruses. This mosquito is a daytime feeder and breeds in clean water, making urban environments conducive to its spread.
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Dr. Harikishan Boorugu
Consultant Internal Medicine Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad
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