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. 2022 May 1;226(11):1949–1958. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiac165
Severe plasma leakage or shock Severe dengue defined as (1) severe plasma leakage or shock; OR (2) severe bleeding; OR (3) severe organ impairment
Shock OR respiratory distress AND plasma leakage
Shock, any of 3 criteria:
1. Shock listed in medical assessment at any time
2. Use of vasopressors, inotropics, or vasodilators; use of albumin
3. Pulse pressure <20 mmHg OR
hypotension OR
drop in systolic blood pressure >40 mmHg
AND
any 2 of the following:
 Elevated heart rate
 Capillary refill > 2 seg
 Mottled skin
 Thready, weak pulse
 Pale and/or cold skin
 Blue skin or lips
 Cyanotic limbs
 Cold limbs
Respiratory distress and plasma leakage, both criteria:
1. Respiratory compromise: any of the following
 Tachypnea
 Respiratory distress
 Accessory muscles use
 Supplemental oxygen
 Intubation
2. Plasma leakage: any of the following
 Pleural effusion
 Pericardial effusion
 Ascites
 Free fluid in abdomen
 Hematocrit change >20% during illness
 Hematocrit value >20% above baseline for age and sex at any time
 Albumin low for age
Severe bleeding Any of the following:
 Blood transfusion
 Hematochezia
 Melena
 Hematemesis
Severe organ involvement Any of the following:
 AST or ALT ≥ 1000 U
 Intubation/mechanical ventilation
 PT INR ≥ 1.5
 Encephalopathy
 Myocarditis
 Acute hepatitis
 Glasgow score <11
 Aseptic meningitis
 Acute paralysis