Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage complicating dengue haemorrhagic fever in a 15-year-old boy: A case report
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
;
(12): 179-182, 2022.
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in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-939457
ABSTRACT
Rationale Dengue fever is a viral infection that is spread through the bites of infected female Aedes mosquitos. It can cause life threatening complications, including dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) and dengue shock syndrome. Patient concerns A 15-year-old male presented with fever and petechiae and later developed hemoptysis. Diagnosis Dengue fever with DHF with diffuse alveolar hemorrhage. Interventions:
Invasive ventilation with high positive end expiratory pressure, multiple transfusions of packed red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, single donor platelets and inotropic supportOutcomes:
The patient was stabilized and discharged on minimal supplemental oxygen. Lessons Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage, although very rare, should be considered in a patient with dengue who presents with hemoptysis. The treatment is directed at providing respiratory and circulatory support, and preventing the progression of microcirculation damage.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
Year:
2022
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Article
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