Unusual Cause of Thrombocytopenia Mimicking Dengue Fever
: Dengue fever, a prevalent mosquito-borne viral illness, shares clinical features with other infectious diseases. This report describes a case of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) presenting with symptoms mimicking dengue fever, highlighting the importance of considering alternative diagnoses in patients with thrombocytopenia, especially in endemic areas.
Authors
- I Muni Srikanth
- Cheranjeevi Jayam
- Hari Deep Yellamilli
- G. Prasad
- Vansh Priya
- J.S. Anuvindha
- I.S. Chaitanya
Publication Details
- Journal
- IAR Journal of Parasitology & Infectious Disease
- Published
- 2025-07-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.47310/iarjpid.2025.v04i02.001
- Primary Topic
- Hematological disorders and diagnostics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00