Observational analysis of dengue severity in 280 patients highlights age and comorbidities affecting outcomes.
Key Points
Dengue hemorrhagic fever patients had severe symptoms like abdominal pain and elevated liver enzymes, indicating critical health risks.
A significant incidence of thrombocytopenia was observed in dengue hemorrhagic fever patients, emphasizing its importance in assessing disease severity.
Higher rates of DHF were linked to comorbidities such as hepatitis C and diabetes, suggesting increased complexity of cases.
Age was a notable factor, with younger DHF patients showing different clinical presentations compared to older dengue fever patients.