Reference : Navarrete-Espinosa J, Gómez-Dantés H, Celis-Quintal JG, Vázquez-Martínez JL. Clinical profile of    more

Reference : Navarrete-Espinosa J, Gómez-Dantés H, Celis-Quintal JG, Vázquez-Martínez JL. Clinical profile of dengue hemorrhagic fever cases in Mexico. Salud Publica Mex 2005;47:193-200.    less

Abstract : Background: Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a public health problem in Mexico since 1994. With fo    more

Abstract : Background: Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a public health problem in Mexico since 1994. With four serotypes circulating the risk of epidemic DHF is increasing. Methods: we describe the clinical features of confirmed cases in the social security health system (IMSS) from 1995 to 2003. Clinical picture and epidemiological features were compared and multivariate model was fitted to evaluate associations. Results: cases were divided into two groups: 438 patients with Dengue Fever (DF), including 109 cases with hemorrhagic manifestations (DFHM) without thrombocytopenia, and 977 cases with DHF, including 79 deaths. The main risk factors associated with mortality were hematemesis (RR 2.6; CI95% 1.4-4.6) and melena (RR 2.2; CI95% 1.2-3.7). Conclusions: results characterize the clinical profile of DHF cases in Mexico and identify prognostic factors to alert clinician for the prevention of a fatal evolution. - Slides    less