Serum Procalcitonin and Peripheral Venous Lactate for Predicting Dengue Shock and/or Organ Failure: A Prospective Observational Study.

BACKGROUND:Currently, there are no biomarkers that can predict the incidence of dengue shock and/or organ failure, although the early identification of risk factors is important in determining appropriate management to reduce mortality. Therefore, we sought to determine the factors associated with d...

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Main Authors: Vipa Thanachartwet, Varunee Desakorn, Duangjai Sahassananda, Akanitt Jittmittraphap, Nittha Oer-Areemitr, Sathaporn Osothsomboon, Manoon Surabotsophon, Anan Wattanathum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-08-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5001649?pdf=render