Clinical and laboratory features that discriminate dengue from other febrile illnesses: a diagnostic accuracy study in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Dengue is an acute febrile illness caused by an arbovirus that is endemic in more than 100 countries. Early diagnosis and adequate management are critical to reduce mortality. This study aims to identify clinical and hematological fe...

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Main Authors: Daumas Regina P, Passos Sonia RL, Oliveira Raquel VC, Nogueira Rita MR, Georg Ingebourg, Marzochi Keyla BF, Brasil Patrícia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-02-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/13/77