Dengue viral infections as a cause of encephalopathy.
Indian J Med Microbiol
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2007 Apr; 25(2): 143-5
Article
Dans Anglais
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-53531
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to determine the clinical characteristics and poor prognostic factors associated with high mortality in dengue encephalopathy. Fifteen patients with confirmed dengue infections, who developed encephalopathy, were recruited from two tertiary care hospitals in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Among the factors that contributed to encephalopathy were Acute liver failure (73%), electrolyte imbalances (80%) and shock (40%). Five (33.3%) patients developed seizures. Disseminated intravascular coagulation was seen in five (33.3%). Secondary bacterial infections were observed in 8 (53.3%) of our patients. The overall mortality rate was 47%.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
IMSEAR (Asie du Sud-Est)
Sujet Principal:
Pronostic
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Crises épileptiques
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Choc
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Sri Lanka
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Infections bactériennes
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Troubles de l'équilibre hydroélectrolytique
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Encéphalopathies
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Femelle
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Humains
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Mâle
Type d'étude:
Etude d'étiologie
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Etude d'incidence
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Étude observationnelle
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Étude pronostique
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Facteurs de risque
Pays comme sujet:
Asie
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Indian J Med Microbiol
Thème du journal:
Microbiology
Année:
2007
Type:
Article
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