Burden of Postinfectious Symptoms after Acute Dengue, Vietnam

We assessed predominantly pediatric patients in Vietnam with dengue and other febrile illness 3 months after acute illness. Among dengue patients, 47% reported >1 postacute symptom. Most resolved by 3 months, but alopecia and vision problems often persisted. Our findings provide additional eviden...

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Veröffentlicht in:Emerging infectious diseases 2023-01, Vol.29 (1), p.160-163
Hauptverfasser: Tam, Dong Thi Hoai, Clapham, Hannah, Giger, Elisabeth, Kieu, Nguyen Tan Thanh, Nam, Nguyen Tran, Hong, Dinh Thi Tri, Nuoi, Banh Thi, Cam, Nguyen Thi Hong, Quyen, Nguyen Than Ha, Turner, Hugo C, Jaenisch, Thomas, Simmons, Cameron P, Lam, Phung Khanh, Wills, Bridget
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Zusammenfassung:We assessed predominantly pediatric patients in Vietnam with dengue and other febrile illness 3 months after acute illness. Among dengue patients, 47% reported >1 postacute symptom. Most resolved by 3 months, but alopecia and vision problems often persisted. Our findings provide additional evidence on postacute dengue burden and confirm children are affected.
ISSN:1080-6040
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1080-6059
DOI:10.3201/eid2901.220838