Co-infection of dengue virus and chikungunya virus in two patients with acute febrile illness.
During an outbreak of chikungunya in a dengue hyperendemic area within the Kinta district of Perak, two patients with acute febrile illness were laboratory confirmed to have co-infection of both dengue and chikungunya viruses in their blood. The concomitant presence of two types of viruses transmitted by the same vector in a susceptible population contributed to the resultant event. A good understanding of virus vector ecology in association with population dynamics and wider application of improved laboratory techniques by using different cell-lines suited for optimal replication of each type of virus and the correct utilization of powerful molecular techniques will enhance accurate diagnosis of these infectious diseases.
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Pejabat Kesihatan Daerah Kinta, 30000 Batu Gajah, Perak.
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Paranthaman
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Ranjit
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Norizah
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Chem
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Mustafa
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Chua
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D018354:Alphavirus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002646:Chikungunya virus; D003715:Dengue / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003716:Dengue Virus; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors