Predictive scoring system for risk of complications in pediatric dengue infection.

ABSTRACT: Background: Dengue infection has been a worrisome cause of mortality and morbidity in children. Though numerous scoring systems have been developed, they are in the adult population or are too complicated for use in children. Pediatric dengue infection has a wide spectrum from a mild illness to severe complications and an unpredictable course. Hence the need for a predictive scoring system where the possibility of complications can be identified which can contribute to reduction in mortality and morbidity of dengue by prompt referrals and anticipatory management. Methods: Prospective case cohort study of children with confirmed dengue fever. Results: 303 children were included and divided into two groups - the dengue fever group and the complicated dengue group based o

SUBMITTER: Bhaskar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9263579 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature