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Dengue Fever
Studies from Aga Khan University, Department of Pathology add new findings in the area of dengue fever
November 25th, 2008
Researchers detail in 'Co-circulations of two genotypes of dengue virus in 2006 out-break of dengue hemorrhagic fever in Karachi, Pakistan,' new data in dengue fever. According to recent research from Karachi, Pakistan, "The status of dengue genotypes involved in the recent epidemic out-breaks in Pakistan is not well defined. We sought to analyze the predominant genotype responsible for the most severe and largest out-break of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) that hit Karachi in 2006." "Retrospective analysis of stored serum samples for dengue virus genotype by multiplex RT-PCR, anti-dengue IgM, IgG and review of clinical charts of patients admitted to Aga Khan University...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-11-25)
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