Co-infections due to leptospira, dengue and hepatitis E: a diagnostic challenge.

نویسندگان

  • Bijayini Behera
  • Rama Chaudhry
  • Anubhav Pandey
  • Anant Mohan
  • Lalit Dar
  • Martha M Premlatha
  • Ekta Gupta
  • Shobha Broor
  • Parveen Aggarwal
چکیده

A case of mixed infection due to leptospira, dengue and hepatitis E is reported. Similar clinical presentation and simultaneous transmission of these diseases during rainy season can cause substantial misdiagnosis. Serological tests play a mainstay in diagnosis. Early detection by appropriate serological tests and institution of therapy is crucial and life saving.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of infection in developing countries

دوره 4 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2009