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

Autores: Behera Bijayini, Chaudhry Rama, Pandey Anubhav, Mohan Anant, Dar Lalit, Premlatha Martha M, Gupta Ekta

Resumen

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

Palabras clave: Leptospira Dengue Hepatitis E.

2010-05-07   |   574 visitas   |   Evalua este artículo 0 valoraciones

Vol. 4 Núm.1. Enero 2010 Pags. 48-50. J Infect Developing Countries 2010; 4(1)