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.
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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Mustafa
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Chua
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