Critical analysis of the definition of severe dengue, based on the Ecuador outbreak in 2012

Sandoval, Natalia Romero and Lozano, Pablo and Cevallos, Jacqueline and Ruiz, Virginia and Martín, Miguel (2014) Critical analysis of the definition of severe dengue, based on the Ecuador outbreak in 2012. Open Journal of Epidemiology, 04 (01). pp. 36-38. ISSN 2165-7459

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Abstract

Of the 238 cases reported to the Ecuador Health Authorities in 2012 as severe dengue, only 53.3% met diagnostic criteria. The definition of severe dengue should be based on more precise criteria. Information about compliance with criteria should be fed back to local levels.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Apsci Archives > Medical Science
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Date Deposited: 11 Apr 2023 05:33
Last Modified: 06 Feb 2024 04:19
URI: http://eprints.go2submission.com/id/eprint/684

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