Table 3. Serum levels of copper and iron in OFI and clinical groups of dengue at the day of defervescence.
| Parameters | Other febrile illness | All dengue cases | Dengue without warning sign | Dengue with warning sign | Severe dengue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper (micro gram/dL) | 96.35 ± 37.73 | 162.14 ± 35.64aa | 162.60 ± 4.94 | 150.60 ± 24.22 | 168.28 ± 42.52 |
| Iron (micro gram/dL) | 36.79 ± 31.02 | 46.98 ± 34.97 | 47.80 ± 10.74 | 46.61 ± 17.60 | 47.05 ± 44.45 |
aaindicates p < 0.001 when compared with other febrile illness using one way ANOVA.