Management of severe dengue in children.

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Dengue is a major global disease which, in its severe form, affects up to 500,000 people worldwide each year, most of whom are children. The development of a safe and effective vaccine is a clear priority, together with public health measures to prevent the spread of infection. However, while major epidemics continue to occur, clinicians must also focus on optimising management. Although no specific treatment is available at present, with good supportive care, mortality for children with DHF ...

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Authors: Moxon, C; Wills, B

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Advances in experimental medicine and biology
• Volume: 609
• Pages: 131-144
• Publication date: 2008-01-01
• DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-73960-1_10
• ISSN: 0065-2598
• Language: English
• Keywords: Humans; Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever; Child; Dengue Virus; Dengue