Table 1.
Clinical information of the 110 patients suspected with dengue virus infection and from whom blood samples were collected
| Parameters | Confirmed dengue casesa (%) | Non dengue casesb (%) |
|---|---|---|
| number of cases | 96 (87) | 14 (13) |
| Mean age in years (± SD) | 5.5 (± 3.2) | 5.6 (± 4.0) |
| Male/Female | 49/47 | 6/8 |
| DHF I | 26 (27) | 5 (36) |
| DHF II | 32 (33) | 5 (36) |
| DHF III | 21 (22) | 2 (14) |
| DHF IV | 1 (1) | 0 (0) |
| DSS | 16 (17) | 2 (14) |
Confirmed dengue cases were positive for dengue IgM capture ELISA. Non-dengue cases were negative for dengue IgM capture ELISA.
DHF I, dengue hemorrhagic fever grade I; DHF II, dengue hemorrhagic fever grade II; DHF III, dengue hemorrhagic fever grade III; DHF IV, dengue hemorrhagic fever grade IV; DSS, dengue shock syndrome. DHF grading were classified according to WHO criteria (WHO, 1997).