Epidemiological Profile and Inpatient Management of Pediatric Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
Keywords:
pediatric dengue hemorrhagic fever; epidemiology; inpatient management; fluid resuscitation; PakistanAbstract
This prospective observational study details the demographic trends, clinical presentation, andinpatient management outcomes of pediatric dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) in a tertiary-carehospital in Pakistan. Between July and October 2023, 200 children aged 1–15 years with RT-PCRor NS1-confirmed DHF were enrolled. Key findings include a male predominance (60%),
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