When dengue is not the answer: diagnostic anchoring bias in febrile illnesses in conflict-affected settings

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17 Oct 2026 0 comments

Dengue is an increasingly prevalent arboviral infection in tropical regions, with expanding geographic distribution and rising reports of atypical and severe manifestations, including neurological involvement. In endemic and resource-limited settings, particularly those affected by conflict, the widespread availability of rapid diagnostic tests and overlapping clinical presentations with other infectious diseases have led to a growing concern: diagnostic anchoring bias toward dengue. This bias...