Friday 6 March 2015

The hidden burden of dengue fever in West Africa

EPIDEMICS
The hidden burden of dengue fever in West Africa
Coral Gables FL (SPX) Mar 04, 2015 - Misdiagnosis of febrile illnesses as malaria is a continuing problem in Africa. A new study shows that in Ghana, dengue fever is circulating in urban areas and going undiagnosed. The authors of the study hope to use the findings to launch a widespread initiative to better understand acute undifferentiated febrile illnesses in West Africa. "We believe dengue to be one of many diseases with ... more


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