Serum Procalcitonin and Peripheral Venous Lactate for Predicting Dengue Shock and/or Organ Failure: A Prospective Observational Study.

• Main Authors: Vipa Thanachartwet (Author), Varunee Desakorn (Author), Duangjai Sahassananda (Author), Akanitt Jittmittraphap (Author), Nittha Oer-Areemitr (Author), Sathaporn Osothsomboon (Author), Manoon Surabotsophon (Author), Anan Wattanathum (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND:Currently, there are no biomarkers that can predict the incidence of dengue shock and/or organ failure, although the early identification of risk factors is important in determining appropriate management to reduce mortality. Therefore, we sought to determine the factors associated with d...