Chávez TNC, Lizardi CJ

Language: Spanish
References: 5
Page: 135-137
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ABSTRACT

Dengue it’s a viral infection, originated by arbovirus, characterized by biphasic fever and headache, severe complications are shock and hemorrhage. The mainstay of treatment are fluids and antipyretics. We discuss a case of classic dengue.

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