Tropical Co-infection in a Tertiary Care Center in South India: A Case Report.

Autor:	Simon J; Internal Medicine, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND., Perumal Kumaresan A; Internal Medicine, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND., Chand U; Internal Medicine, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND., Sriharsha T; Internal Medicine, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND., Bose S; Internal Medicine, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Aug 22; Vol. 16 (8), pp. e67487. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 22 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.67487
Abstrakt:	Tropical co-infections, characterized by overlapping clinical manifestations and the potential for diagnostic confusion, pose significant challenges in the management of febrile illnesses in endemic regions. This case report presents a 33-year-old male with a five-day history of fever, gastrointestinal symptoms, and dry cough, ultimately diagnosed with co-infections of dengue, leptospirosis, and Salmonella paratyphi A . This case underscores the challenges posed by the overlapping clinical features of endemic tropical diseases, emphasizing the necessity for comprehensive diagnostic strategies and tailored treatment protocols in managing febrile illnesses in endemic regions. Clinicians must also consider serological cross-reactivity when interpreting diagnostic tests, as it can complicate the identification of co-infections and impact treatment decisions, necessitating vigilance and an integrated approach in clinical practice. Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work. (Copyright © 2024, Simon et al.)
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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