Dengue Fever in End-Stage Renal Failure Patient: Case Report and Updated Literature Review in the Diagnostic and Management Challenges

We report a case of a man with ESRF with a delayed diagnosis of dengue viral infection, who admitted at the critical phase of the illness. Despite that, he managed to recover uneventfully with tailored management in his fluid replacement, medication adjustment, and dialysis prescription. Hence, a high index of suspicion is needed when an ESRF patient presents with fever in a dengue-endemic area. A multidisciplinary approach with good collaboration between physician and nephrologist is needed to ensure the best outcome. Renal replacement therapy and medications should be individually tailored according to the patient's clinical condition. We hope that our reported clinical case will contribute to the understanding of the complex issue of management of dengue fever in ESRF patients.
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research