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Posted On : 21 Apr 2006

What is the role of steroids in dengue fever?

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pediatriconcall

There is no role of steroids in dengue fever. Read the article on DENGUE on www.pediatriconcall.com or from the link given below for further information:

http:www.pediatriconcall.com-fordoctor-diseasesandcondition-Infectious_Diseases.asp

18 years ago

Dr.Ramanjan Rao Bathina

USUALLY NO ROLE.BUT SOME PREFER METHYL PREDNISONE I.V SINGLE DOSE-VARIABLE TO PREVENT FURTHER DOWN OF PLATELET COUNT.

18 years ago

H C BHATT

supportive role if patient in shock,otherwise no role

18 years ago

DR MAHESH BALDWA

steroid are helpful in dengue shock syndrome.

18 years ago

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