Dengue encephalitis – clinical spectrum and outcome
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Dengue encephalitis – clinical spectrum and outcome
Background: Dengue viral infection is common worldwide caused by dengue virus. Recent studies have shown dengue viral infection causing encephalitis with high morbidity and mortality. The Dengue encephalitis patients usually present with altered sensorium, elevated lab parameters and high antibody titres at the time of admission. Aims: To compare initial lab parameters, clinical spectrum and ou...
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عنوان ژورنال: Internal Medicine Inside
سال: 2013
ISSN: 2052-6954
DOI: 10.7243/2052-6954-1-8