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[Persistence of dengue symptoms in patients in Uberaba, Minas Gerais State, Brazil]

Luciana de Almeida Silva Teixeira1, Juliana Salviano Mendonça Lopes, André Guilherme da Costa Martins

  • 1Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Brasil. lalmeidas@dcm.uftm.edu.br

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|May 14, 2010
PubMed

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Dengue symptoms often persist beyond 14 days, significantly impacting daily life and finances. Persistent weakness, poor appetite, and sleepiness were common, especially in women.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health
  • Clinical Medicine

Context:

  • Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection with a typical clinical course of up to 14 days.
  • However, patient-reported symptoms frequently extend beyond this period, necessitating further investigation.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the occurrence of dengue symptoms persisting longer than 14 days.
  • To assess the impact of these persistent symptoms on patients' daily lives and identify associated factors.

Summary:

  • A study of 118 dengue patients found that 65.2% experienced persistent symptoms (>14 days), with 8.5% reporting intense symptoms lasting over 30 days.
  • Common persistent symptoms included weakness, poor appetite (hiporexia), and sleepiness, which were more prevalent in women (OR: 5.4).
  • A significant association was found between symptom persistence and increased expenses (p=0.02) and delayed return to normal activities (p<0.001).

Impact:

  • Dengue significantly impacts daily life beyond the standard 14-day illness duration due to persistent symptoms.
  • This prolonged illness can lead to financial strain and delayed recovery, highlighting a critical public health concern.

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