The predictive value of a maculopapular rash in children hospitalized for dengue fever in Cayenne, French Guiana

In order to determine the predictive value of a rash during dengue fever, a cohort study was conducted in children hospitalized for dengue during an epidemic in French Guiana. A rash was predictive of uncomplicated dengue: the HR of developing a severe form of disease was 0.43 (95% CI 0.21 0.88; p-value=0.021) for patients with rash.

Author(s): Basurko C, Cuadro Alvarez E, Djossou F, Ardillon V, Demar M, Villeneuve C, Elenga N, Bonnet P, Carme B, Nacher M

Publishing year: 2012

Pages: 773-5

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