Dengue and hantavirus coinfection with good outcomes: a clinical case from Panama.

Abstract

Dengue and hantavirus are endemic in central Panama. We present a case report of a patient coinfected with dengue and hantavirus who presented overlapping clinical manifestations of both infections. The patient did not require intensive care-as it is commonplace during hantavirus pulmonary syndrome-and he had a good outcome. Patient's care was positively impacted due to correct diagnosis of coinfection. This case highlights that in endemic areas, coinfection with dengue virus and hantavirus should be suspected. To the best of our knowledge, this case is the first documented case of coinfection with dengue virus and hantavirus in Central America.

• Authors: Virginia Núñez-Samudio, Martín Meza, Iván Landires
• Journal: BMJ case reports (BMJ Case Rep) Vol. 14 Issue 5 (May 19 2021) ISSN: 1757-790X [Electronic] England
• PMID: 34011654 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: © BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2021. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.

Topics

• Coinfection
• Dengue (complications, diagnosis)
• Orthohantavirus
• Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
• Humans
• Male
• Panama