Fatal Dengue Fever in a Traveler Returning from Togo to Germany

American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 2026 Open access

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Authors: Matin Kohsar, Markus Haar, Jonas Schmidt‐Chanasit, Michael Ramharter, Bettina M. Buchholz, Susanne Krasemann, Christian Bernreuther, Dániel Cadar, Till Frederick Omansen, Dominic Wichmann, Lina-Hanne Maria Ko, Sabine Jordan
DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.25-0203
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

A previously healthy traveler of Togolese origin visiting friends and relatives presented with severe dengue complicated by acute liver failure. Despite intensive care management and listing for high-urgency liver transplantation, the patient succumbed to the disease. This case highlights the risk for life-threatening travel-related complications of dengue.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mosquito-borne diseases and control Travel-related health issues Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research

Publication details

Journal / source
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Publisher
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Volume
114
Issue
4
Pages
720–723
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN