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Treatment for double infection of Covid-19 and dengue tricky: Doctors

A very 'finely balanced' approach is needed to tackle both the ailments at once, experts say

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Press Trust of India

3 min read Last Updated : Sep 25 2020 | 12:33 AM IST

There is "no standard protocol" for treatment of patients who have contracted a double infection of Covid-19 and dengue, and a very "finely balanced" approach is needed to tackle both the ailments at once, experts said on Thursday.

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia who was shifted to LNJP Hospital on Wednesday for Covid-19 treatment, has now tested positive for dengue, perhaps the first prominent personality in the city to have been diagnosed with both infections.

Medical Director of Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital (RGSSH) Dr B L Sherwal said, both the diseases have no specific treatment, which makes it even difficult

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