A Two-Year Review on Epidemiology and Clinical Characteristics of Dengue Deaths in Malaysia, 2013-2014.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dengue infection is the fastest spreading mosquito-borne viral disease, which affects people living in the tropical and subtropical countries. Malaysia had large dengue outbreaks in recent years. We aimed to study the demographics and clinical characteristics associated with dengue deaths in Malaysia.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective review on all dengue deaths that occurred nationwide between 1st January 2013 and 31st December 2014. Relevant data were extracted from mortality review reports and investigational forms. These cases were categorized into children (<15 years), adults (15-59 years) and elderly (≥60 years) to compare their clinical characteristics.

Results

A total of 322 dengue deaths were reviewed. Their mean age was 40.7±19.30 years, half w

SUBMITTER: Woon YL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4874788 | biostudies-literature | 2016 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature