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.
Auteur(s) : Basurko C, Cuadro Alvarez E, Djossou F, Ardillon V, Demar M, Villeneuve C, Elenga N, Bonnet P, Carme B, Nacher M
Année de publication : 2012
Pages : 773-5
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