Ayurveda treatment protocol for the Management of Dengue fever and Chickenpox together – A Case Study

Abstract

Dengue fever is the most rapidly spreading mosquito borne disease. Chickenpox is caused by Varicella zoster virus infection. Presenting both conditions in a patient at same time is rare incidence.  A 38 years old male patient with complaints of fever and rashes consulted to Ayurveda center.  Laboratory investigations revealed as a case of Dengue fever along with Chickenpox. Fever and rashes over trunk & back region reported as chief complaints. According to Ayurveda, symptoms present in this patient denoted only one disease i.e; Masurika. This case was managed only on Ayurveda protocols.  Internal administration of Guduchyadi Choorna along with other prescribed medicines for 2 weeks resulted in subsiding symptoms. This case report concluded that proper follow up with Ayurveda protocols cures both conditions as skin lesions and fever. This case is a rare example of Dengue and Chickenpox together in single patient at the same time.