Burden of Postinfectious Symptoms after Acute Dengue, Vietnam

Emerg Infect Dis. 2023 Jan;29(1):160-163. doi: 10.3201/eid2901.220838.

Abstract

We assessed predominantly pediatric patients in Vietnam with dengue and other febrile illness 3 months after acute illness. Among dengue patients, 47% reported >1 postacute symptom. Most resolved by 3 months, but alopecia and vision problems often persisted. Our findings provide additional evidence on postacute dengue burden and confirm children are affected.

Keywords: Vietnam; burden; dengue; vector-borne infections; viruses.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Dengue* / complications
  • Dengue* / diagnosis
  • Dengue* / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Vietnam / epidemiology