Dengue and leptospirosis coinfection in a pregnant woman with acute febrile illness

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co-infection, dengue, leptospirosis

Abstract

Introduction: Dengue and leptospirosis are common causes of acute febrile illness in patients in developing countries. Co-infection with these entities has a high mortality rate if not suspected early.

Objective: To perform the clinical approach to a pregnant patient with dengue and leptospirosis coinfection.

Clinical Case: This manuscript presents the case of a pregnant patient with an acute febrile illness, which turned out to be a co-infection with dengue and leptospirosis, who presented multiple organ failure during hospitalization. However, the patient recovered due to the timely management of these entities.

Conclusions: Coinfection in pregnant women is rarely described in the literature, but a high level of suspicion should be maintained as symptoms may overlap with other obstetric conditions. Timely diagnosis and management are important to significantly reduce severity and mortality.

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2025-08-18

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Angulo Garcia BW, Silva Lopez CM, Alburqueque-Melgarejo J, Roque Quezada JC, Guerra Valencia J. Dengue and leptospirosis coinfection in a pregnant woman with acute febrile illness. Rev Cubana Med Milit [Internet]. 2025 Aug. 18 [cited 2025 Aug. 21];54(3):e025076265. Available from: https://revmedmilitar.sld.cu/index.php/mil/article/view/76265

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Vol. 54 No. 3 (2025): July - September (In Progress)

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