The role of the clinical diagnosis of dengue during an outbreak: A qualitative study of how dengue is triaged and managed at a Malaysian hospital

Background: Dengue is estimated to pose a risk to half of the world's population and represents a significant global economic burden. In Malaysia, dengue is a major cause of morbidity and infectious disease mortality, with an annual upward trend in nationally reported cases. The identification of dengue patients upon presentation, specifically, the diagnosis, classification and management of cases, can be challenging due to the wide spectrum of disease manifestation. Current case definitions and classifications of dengue can be difficult to apply in practice.
Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tags: 0613 Source Type: research