Serum cortisol in dengue and dengue hemorrhagic fever: is there any clinical implication?

Dengue is an important mosquito-borne viral infection[1-3]. This infection can be seen in many tropical countries and caused many infectious cases annually. Based on its pathogenesis, the alteration of physiology can be seen and this can affect laboratory findings[4]. The biochemical profile change during infection is very interesting. Here, the authors studied on a rarely mentioned parameter, serum cortisol. The levels of serum cortisol in the cases with dengue and dengue hemorrhagic fever were studied, reported and discussed. 2. Materials and methods