Publications by authors named "H B ChethanKumar"
Indian J Med Microbiol
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Leptospirosis and dengue are major health concerns in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India, where both diseases are understudied and have significant health risks.
- The study aimed to determine the prevalence of these diseases among people with febrile illnesses and assess co-infection rates during 2020-2021.
- Results indicated that 21% of febrile cases had leptospirosis and 10% had dengue, with a low co-infection rate of 1.3%, emphasizing the need for better public health strategies and diagnostic tools in the region.
