Clinical profile of dengue in the elderly using surveillance data from two epidemics
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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55: e0290, 2022. tab
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Background:
Population aging and mobility have increased the exposure of elderly individuals to dengue. This study evaluated the clinical features of dengue in the elderly during the epidemic (2008 and 2012) and interepidemic (2009 and 2010) periods.Methods:
This cross-sectional study was based on dengue surveillance data from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2008 (n=31,210), 2009‒2010 (n=2,884), and 2012 (n=30,773). The analysis was stratified by age group (<60 and ≥60 years).Results:
Case-fatality rates were higher in the elderly. In 2008, elderly individuals were found to be more prone to hematuria and thrombocytopenia.Conclusions:
These results can improve the understanding of dengue in elderly individuals who live in or travel to tropical regions.
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Type of study:
Observational study
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Screening study
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2022
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Article
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Project document
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz/BR
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