Role of Serum Ferritin as a Predictor of Dengue Severity: A Prospective Observational Study From India
Pawan K Goyal,
Kanika Hissaria,
Chanchal Shekhawat
Abstract:Background: Early detection of dengue fever progression to severe form using simple measurable tests is crucial for initiating appropriate supportive therapy. This study aimed to assess whether serum ferritin is an indicator of severity in dengue patients.
Material and methods: This hospital-based prospective observational study was done on 70 patients admitted in wards and intensive care unit (ICU) of Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital, Pune, India, and Jaipur Golden Hospital, Delhi, India, satisfying … Show more
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