Obesity as a risk factor for dengue shock syndrome in children

Obesity as a risk factor for dengue shock syndrome in children

Background Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) leads to high morbidity and mortality if not be treated properly and promptly. Obesity may play a role in the progression ofDHF to dengue shock syndrome (DSS) and could be a prognostic factor. Objective To evaluate childhood obesity as a prognostic factor fo...

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Main Authors: Maria Mahdalena Tri Widiyati, Ida Safitri Laksanawati, Endy Paryanto Prawirohartono
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House 2013-08-01
Series:Paediatrica Indonesiana
Subjects:
dengue hemorrhagic fever, dengue shock syndrome, obesity
Online Access:https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/279

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