Clinical manifestations, laboratory profile and outcomes of dengue virus infection in hospitalised older patients.

Wei Yao Ng Chin Fang Ngim Kuan Yee ChowSarah Xiu Ming GohMasliza ZaidAmreeta Dhanoa

Published in: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (2021)

Diagnosis of dengue in older people may be challenging because of atypical presentations. Increased vigilance is necessary as there is an increased tendency to develop severe thrombocytopenia, hypoalbuminemia and prolonged hospitalisation in older people.

Keyphrases

dengue virus
zika virus
aedes aegypti
early onset
community acquired pneumonia
adipose tissue