Microfilaria: A Silent Accomplice in a Patient of Dengue Fever
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Abstract
Vector-borne diseases impose a substantial burden on healthcare facilities, with an escalating number of cases involving co-infections with filarial diseases. The co-infection of dengue and filarial diseases presents a complex clinical scenario that requires careful consideration and management. We present a case of a 35-year-old male initially diagnosed with dengue who presented with subsequent identification of microfilariae in peripheral blood film. This unexpected finding underscores the importance of thorough investigation and consideration of co-infections, particularly in regions where both diseases are endemic.
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| Issue | Vol 19 No 2 (2025) | |
| Section | Letter to the Editor | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.18502/jad.v19i2.20197 | |
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Kumar M, Singla N, Kaur M, lehl S, Chander J. Microfilaria: A Silent Accomplice in a Patient of Dengue Fever. J Arthropod Borne Dis. 2025;19(2):183-184.
