Stillbirth linked to co-infections of dengue fever, Epstein-Barr virus and human herpesvirus-6
Co-infections, particularly with DNA viruses, are not commonly reported with dengue fever. This case report explores the clinical course of a pregnant woman initially diagnosed with dengue fever following the onset of continued fever and thrombocytopaenia. Despite efforts to manage her deteriorating health, the patient experienced a stillbirth. Further investigations revealed co-infection with Epstein-Barr virus and human herpesvirus-6. This case underscores the complexity and risk associated with the co-infections in pregnancy and highlights the need for comprehensive diagnostic strategies.
Authors
- Vidya Gaikwad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9583-1509)
- Chandrashekhar G. Raut (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3627-931X)
- Hemant G. Deshpande
- Saptesh Mohan Wagh
Institutions
- Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre (IN)
- Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2024-263660
- Primary Topic
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00