Table 1.
Dengue-Infected Patients: Comparison of Patients With Dengue Fever, Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever, and Severe Plasma Leakage
| Variable | DF group (n = 30) | DHF group (n = 50) | Severe plasma leakage group (n = 23) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex, no. male/female | 14/16 | 25/25 | 9/14 |
| Age, y, median (IQR) | 21 (19–28) | 22 (18–29) | 22 (18–30) |
| Dengue serotype, no. (%) | |||
| DENV-1 | 6 (20) | 13 (26) | 5 (21.7) |
| DENV-2 | 11 (36.7) | 15 (30) | 9 (39.1) |
| DENV-3 | 8 (26.7) | 14 (28) | 7 (30.4) |
| DENV-4 | 5 (16.7) | 8 (16) | 2 (8.7) |
| Degree of hemoconcentration, %, median (IQR) | 10.67 (7.26–12.89) | 19.20 (13.77–24.39) | 20.59 (16.67–31.25) |
| Albumin concentration, g/dL, median (IQR) | 3.69 (3.52–3.75) | 3.4 (3.3–3.61) | 2.9 (2.8–2.99) |
| Platelet count × 1,000/µL, median (IQR) | 63 (46.5–95.5) | 38 (24–60.5) | 19 (13–30) |
| Pleural effusion or ascites, no. (%) | 0 | 34 (68) | 20 (87) |
Abbreviations: DENV, dengue virus; DF, dengue fever; DHF, dengue hemorrhagic fever; IQR, interquartile range.