Concurrent dengue and malaria in an area in Kolkata

Abstract

These findings added a new dimension in diagnosis, treatment, epidemiology and control of dengue and malaria. The possible risk of concurrent dengue and malaria infections should always be kept in mind in endemic areas for early diagnosis employing modern technology and prompt and effective treatment to avoid serious complications.

Household survey of container–breeding mosquitoes and climatic factors influencing the prevalence of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) in Makkah City, Saudi Arabia

“…According to this author, a level of larval infestation comprised between 2% and 5% is enough to keep dengue endemic and to trigger small-scale outbreaks. In the present study, BI was 1.66 during DS and as high as 4.83 for the wet period, resulting in an average of 3.24. Referring to Vanzie [74][75][76][77][78][79] , it appears clear that the annual and WS's BI obtained in Makkah City are within the range believed to require attention, as they indicate increased population maintenance and are adequate to cause outbreaks.…”

Dengue fever with co-infections: a case series in children

“…On examination, he had fever, icterus and hepatomegaly of 3 cm. His complete blood picture was normal except elevated haematocrit 48% and low platelets (86,000/mm 3 ). Blood culture remained sterile.…”

“…On examination, he was febrile, had icterus and a firm splenomegaly of 3 cm. Blood investigations revealed haemoglobin of 10 gm%, total leucocyte count (TLC) of 2000/mm 3 …”

“…The overlapping clinical presentations of dengue, malaria, hepatitis A and many other diseases may lead to substantial misdiagnosis. [1][2][3][4] Such misdiagnosis may add to significant morbidity. High index of suspicion, careful attention to clinical course and early serological tests are necessary to identify the concurrent illnesses with dengue infections so that the morbidity can be minimised.…”

Concurrent Infections of Three Mosquito Borne Diseases-Dengue, Chikungunya and Malaria

“…Kolkata, India is endemic for mosquito borne diseases like dengue, chikungunya and malaria (both vivax and falciparum malaria) (Bandyopadhyay et al, 2009;Hati, 2004Hati, , 2006Hati, , 2011Bhattacharya et al, 2009). Concurrent infections of dengue and malaria in Kolkata were recorded (Hati et al, 2012) through a longitudinal study, involving 6 years (2005)(2006)(2007)(2008)(2009)(2010). During the present study from July 2011 to August 2012, altogether 252 serum samples of fever cases suspected to be suffering from viral diseases were tested for dengue specific NS1 antigen, and IgM and IgG antibodies and chikungunya specific IgM antibody by ELISA method.…”