Usefulness of World Health Organization (WHO) dengue case classifications in a Sri Lankan clinical setting
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Background: Dengue viral infections are a major public health problem in many tropical and sub-tropical countries of the world. Early diagnosis and appropriate therapeutic interventions are critical for reducing both morbidity and mortality. The WHO has proposed a revised classification based on warning signs as the validity and usefulness of the WHO 1997 dengue classification has been questioned in recent times. The objective of this study was to assess the usefulness and applicability of these guidelines in the clinical setting.
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