Concurrent Dengue Virus Infections in Delhi
Author Information
Author(s): Bharaj Preeti, Chahar Harendra S, Pandey Anubhav, Diddi Kavita, Dar Lalit, Guleria Randeep, Kabra Sushil K, Broor Shobha
Primary Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
Hypothesis
Is concurrent infection with multiple dengue virus serotypes common during outbreaks?
Conclusion
This study reports a high percentage of concurrent infections with different dengue virus serotypes during an outbreak in Delhi.
Supporting Evidence
- 69 blood samples were collected from patients with fever.
- 48 samples tested positive for dengue virus RNA.
- Concurrent infections were identified in 9 of the 48 positive samples.
Takeaway
The study found that many people in Delhi got sick from more than one type of dengue virus at the same time during an outbreak.
Methodology
Blood samples were collected from patients and tested for dengue virus RNA using RT-PCR.
Limitations
The sample size was small and the study was conducted during an outbreak, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
Of the 48 patients, 28 were males and 19 were females, with a mean age of 24.9 years.
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