Evaluation of the WHO revised criteria for classification of clinical disease severity in acute adult dengue infection

Evaluation of the WHO revised criteria for classification of clinical disease severity in acute adult dengue infection

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The WHO guidelines were revised recently to identify patients with severe dengue (SD) early. We proceeded to determine the usefulness of the warning signs in the new WHO guidelines in predicting SD and we have also attempted to defin...

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Main Authors: Jayaratne SD, Atukorale Vajini, Gomes Laksiri, Chang Thashi, Wijesinghe Tharindu, Fernando Sachie, Ogg Graham S, Malavige Gathsaurie Neelika
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Dengue virus infection
Shock
Warning signs
WHO guidelines
Laboratory parameters
Clinical features
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/5/645

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