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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Case Study and Case Report 2017; 7(1): 22 - 24.

Rahim F. Acquired dengue virus infection by needlestick injury: a case report. Case Study and Case Report 2017; 7(1): 22 - 24. 

ABSTRACT

Dengue is a common tropical infection that can be transmitted mainly by Aedes mosquito bite. However there are also other possible rare modes of transmission of dengue. The good examples are the vertical transmission and transmission due to blood receipt.  Here, the authors present case of acquired dengue virus infection by needle stick injury. We propose that the needle stick can be a possible uncommon method of transmission of dengue can should be a big topic in occupational health for the medical personnel.

Keywords: Needle stick, dengue, transmission

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