The book discusses all aspects of expanded dengue syndrome (EDS), an emerging entity of dengue infection, and serves as definitive source of information for health care professionals.
With each chapter focusing on a different type of EDS, the book covers the definition, concept, prevalence, pathophysiology, management, complications and outcomes of the condition. It also highlights the impact of the disease on healthcare. Further, based on both basic and the latest, cutting-edge research, it examines treatments, algorithms, standard treatment guidelines and the pharmacotherapy of EDS.
EDS is referred to as atypical/unusual manifestations of the dengue infections, also termed as isolated organopathies, including hepatic, renal, cardiac, respiratory and neurological involvements that could be explained as a result of severe, profound shock or associated with underlying host conditions or co-infections. Raising awareness of this neglected and little-known complication of dengue infection, the book serves as an educational and teaching aid and useful resource for upper-undergraduate students. It also provides up-to-date reference material for researchers in academia and corporations as well as for clinicians wanting to improve the management of EDS during dengue outbreaks.
Author Biography:
Dr Tauqeer Hussain Mallhi holds doctoral degree in Clinical Pharmacy from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia. Currently, he is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy at Jouf University (JU), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Previously he has served as an Assistant Professor and coordinator of Department of Pharmacy Practice at GC University Faisalabad, Pakistan. He has also worked as a researcher officer in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) resource Center, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM), Malaysia. His work broadly concentrates on the epidemiology of dengue infection, explores the burden of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and subsequent renal recovery among dengue patients surviving an episode of AKI. He has published more than 70 articles in internationally recognized and peer-reviewed ISI-indexed journals. He has also published 7 book chapters with international publishers. He is currently working on various individual and collaborative research projects including one funded project by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. He has supervised many masters and PhD students. He is also serving as editorial board member of various peer-reviewed journals related to infectious diseases and healthcare. Currently, he is investigating atypical manifestations during the course of infectious diseases, with emphasis on renal intricacies. His research work is cutting-edge and worthy of extension in countries where dengue viral infection is endemic. This assertion is in part based on his intensive study of atypical manifestations during dengue infection, which could play a pivotal role in the management of dengue patients. Based on his significant scientific contributions in the field of infectious diseases and nephrology, he has been awarded “Best Presenter Award” and “Best Researcher Award” by the Malaysian Society of Nephrologly (MSN) in 2014 and 2017.
Dr Yusra Habib Khan holds master and doctoral degree in Clinical Pharmacy from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia. Currently, she is working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy at Jouf University (JU), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since 2019. Previously she has served as an Assistant Professor in Institute of Pharmacy Practice at Lahore College for Women University, Pakistan. She has also worked as a researcher officer in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) resource Center, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM), Malaysia. Her research areas primarily extend to the management of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), implications of bioimpedance analysis in nephrology and dengue infection, epidemiology of dengue infection, atypical complications of infectious diseases and health related quality of life. She did excellent work on exploring the potential role of bioimpedance analysis in rational use of drugs. She has published more than 75 articles in internationally recognized and peer-reviewed ISI-indexed journals. She has also published 5 book chapters with international publishers. Currently, she is working on various individual and collaborative research projects. Dr Khan has successfully completed project funded by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and findings have been published in ISI-indexed journal and has supervised many Postgraduates. She is also serving as an editorial board member of various peer-reviewed journals related to endocrinology, infectious diseases and nephrology. Currently, she is investigating the utilities and implications of bioimpedance analysis for various infectious diseases. Based on her significant scientific contributions in the field of nephrology, she has been awarded best researcher award in 2015 and 2016 by the Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Dr Azreen Syazril Adnan (MD, MMED, FASN) is professor in internal medicine and nephrology. He served as the head unit of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Resource Center and Hemodialysis Unit at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia. Currently, he is serving as Consultant Nephrologist and Physician in Management Science University Medical Centre. His research areas include nephrology, infectious nephropathies, tropical infections and hemodialysis. He has published more than 50 articles in peer reviewed journals and has delivered numerous plenary presentations in various international meetings. Dr. Adnan has supervised many PhD and Master students in the field of nephrology, internal medicine and pharmaceutical sciences. He is also working as a project leader and team member of several national research projects in Malaysia.
Dr Nida Tanveer (MBBS) is graduated from Punjab Medical College Faisalabad, Pakistan. She is currently working as Women Medical Officer (WMO) in District Headquarter Hospital Jaranwala of Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department of Pakistan. Previously she has served as Medical Physician at various community hospitals including Tehsil Headquarter Hospital (THQ) Jhumra and Rural Health Center (RHC) Chiniot. She has also severed as house officer in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Allied Hospital Faisalabad. Her research areas extend to critical care, internal medicine and infectious diseases. She has published several articles in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Nida is also working on national projects on vector borne diseases in Pakistan. She has been awarded with several distinguished awards.
Dr Raja Ahsan Aftab holds master and PhD degrees in clinical pharmacy and currently working as a lecturer at Taylor’s University. His research areas revolve around clinical trials, chronic diseases management, infectious diseases and health care system development, evaluation and implementation. He has served as research coordinator at Chronic Kidney Resource Center, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia. His research is well acknowledged in various national and international conferences. He has published more than 50 scholarly manuscripts in well reputed peer-reviewed journals. Dr Aftab is currently supervising postgraduate students and is also a principle investigator for Taylor’s University emerging researcher grant scheme.
