Relevance of Non-communicable Comorbidities for the Development of the Severe Forms of Dengue: A Systematic Literature Review.

Patients with dengue fever and comorbidities seem to be at higher risk of developing complications and/or severe dengue compared to healthier individuals. This study systematically reviews the evidence related to comorbidities and dengue. A systematic literature review was performed in five database...

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Main Authors: Joao Toledo, Leyanna George, Eric Martinez, Adhara Lazaro, Wai Wai Han, Giovanini E Coelho, Silvia Runge Ranzinger, Olaf Horstick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4699776?pdf=render