A severe case of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome in Singapore.
The incidence of human hantavirus infection in Singapore is low. Hitherto, only 2 cases of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) have been reported. A third case is reported here of a ragman who had the classical manifestations of HFRS, confirmed by serology. In addition, his condition was complicated by liver dysfunction and neurological disturbance. After a protracted stay, the patient was finally discharged from hospital 5 months after the onset of his severe illness.
Chan
K P
KP
Department of Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.
Chan
Y C
YC
Doraisingham
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D000368:Aged; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000097:blood*; D002493:Central Nervous System Diseases / Q000821:virology; D018063:Hantaan virus / Q000276:immunology*; D006480:Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007075:Immunoglobulin M / Q000097:blood*; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000821:virology; D008297:Male; D012846:Singapore
D000914:Antibodies, Viral; D007075:Immunoglobulin M