ArticleTropical medicine and health2022
A dengue-like outbreak of unknown aetiology in Pakistan.
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- Identification of Co-Circulating Dengue and South America-Origin Zika Viruses, Pakistan, 2021-2022.Emerging infectious diseases · 2025Article
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Abstract
There were recent reports of a mysterious virus spreading in Pakistan causing dengue-like illness with hundreds of cases admitted to hospitals over the winter. The mysterious virus was touted as a new variant of the dengue virus by the local health experts in Pakistan as most patients were tested negative for the dengue virus test despite presenting with dengue-like symptoms. In this letter, we have critically appraised the current situation in Pakistan in an attempt to explain the science and mechanism behind recent dengue-like outbreak, offered suggestions on diagnostic tests and provided recommendations to improve medication safety in Pakistan.
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