Dengue-JE co-infection or cross- reactivity and needed considerations

Ajeya Singh; Ranjan Kumar Srivastava; Devraj Roy; Guddu Kumar

Volume : IX, Issue : I, January - 2019

Dengue-JE co-infection or cross- reactivity and needed considerations

Ajeya Singh, Ranjan Kumar Srivastava, Devraj Roy, Guddu Kumar

Abstract :

The dengue virus and Japanese encephalitis virus are members of the same family Flaviviridae. Both are genetically and anti–genetically closely related. There are increasing reports regarding neurological complications of dengue virus infection. Antibodies produced against various flavivirus infections often complicates the issue of correct diagnosis and can mislead in the treatment. So, there is dire need to consider these co–infection or cross– reactivity to prevent mortality as well as the incidence of post– encephalitis neurosequeale.