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Dengue fever with hepatitis E and hepatitis A infection
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
  • Javed Yakoob, Aga Khan University
  • Wasim Jafri, Aga Khan University
  • Shaheer Siddiqui, Aga Khan University
  • Mehmood Riaz, Aga Khan University
Publication Date
3-1-2009
Document Type
Article
Abstract

Infection with dengue viruses produces a spectrum of clinical illness ranging from a nonspecific viral syndrome to severe and fatal haemorrhagic disease. Important risk factors include the strain and serotype of the infecting virus, as well as the age, immune status, and genetic predisposition of the patient. The teaching point in this case study was Dengue fever which occurred concomitantly with Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E virus infection.

Citation Information
Javed Yakoob, Wasim Jafri, Shaheer Siddiqui and Mehmood Riaz. "Dengue fever with hepatitis E and hepatitis A infection" Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association Vol. 59 Iss. 3 (2009) p. 176 - 7
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/javedyakoob/21/