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Such cases have been reported in various countries, including Saudi Arabia, particularly in Jeddah. We report the first documented case of dengue and COVID-19 co-infection in the Jazan region of southwestern Saudi Arabia. A 41-year-old female presented with high fever, headache, fatigue, and pansinusitis-like symptoms. During her hospital admission, laboratory investigations revealed thrombocytopenia and severe leukopenia on a complete blood count (CBC) test, symptoms, and blood tests suggestive of dengue fever. RT-PCR confirmed concurrent DENV serotype 2 and COVID-19 infection. The patient was managed symptomatically with intravenous fluids and paracetamol, showing full recovery without complications. 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