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An Epidemic Of Dengue Fever In Karachi--Associated Clinical Manifestations, J A. Qureshi, N J. Notta, N Salahuddin, V Zaman, J A. Khan
An Epidemic Of Dengue Fever In Karachi--Associated Clinical Manifestations, J A. Qureshi, N J. Notta, N Salahuddin, V Zaman, J A. Khan
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Dengue is a mosquito borne disease with worldwide distribution. Depending on virulence factors and host immune status, infection can manifest as a severe but non fatal viral syndrome or a rapidly progressive and a frequently fatal haemorrhagic fever. During the course of an outbreak of viral fever in Karachi, Pakistan from June, 1994 to September, 1995, we studied 145 cases admitted at the Aga Khan University Hospital. 43% of the cases were between the age group of 20-30 years, majority of these being male (75%). Amongst the clinical signs and symptoms, the most frequent findings were fever, vomiting and abdominal …