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Protocol for Dengue Infections in Mosquitoes A. aegypti and Infection Phenotype Determination
Published on: July 4, 2007
Severe dengue in pediatrics: 10 cases in Buenos Aires, Argentina
María E Sevilla1, Vivian Bokser1, Laura Miño1
1Health Promotion and Protection Division, Hospital General de Niños Pedro de Elizalde, City of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Abstract:
Introduction. In pediatrics, dengue is usually oligosymptomatic; however, severe cases may occur. The objective is to describe severe dengue cases admitted to a pediatric hospital during the 2023-2024 dengue outbreak. Population and methods. A retrospective descriptive cross-sectional study included all patients with severe dengue. Results. Of the 205 patients hospitalized for dengue, 10 cases corresponded to severe dengue, of which 5 had no risk factors. The median age was 12 years. Seven patients required intensive care; 6 had transaminase values higher than 1000 U/L, and one patient died. Regarding serotyping, 7 cases corresponded to DEN-2. Conclusion. Severe dengue in pediatrics can occur with or without comorbidities in all age groups. The most affected target organ was the liver, although encephalitis and myocarditis may occur.
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