Publications by authors named "Masqooba Murtaza"
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- Arboviruses like dengue, chikungunya, and Zika are emerging as significant global health threats, with this study focusing on their prevalence in Kashmir, North India, among patients with acute febrile illness.
- A total of 812 blood samples were tested, revealing dengue in 12.93% of patients, chikungunya in 2.09%, and no cases of Zika; most affected individuals had traveled within India.
- The study found that dengue virus-1 was the dominant serotype among positive cases, with common symptoms including fever, fatigue, and joint pain; it emphasizes the need for screening travelers showing symptoms as local populations appear less affected.
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