Overview
Prospective cohort study in patients with newly diagnosed dengue infection at Hospital Posadas in Argentina, between January 1, 2016, and November 1, 2023. Diagnosis was confirmed by IgM serology or PCR. Hyponatremia was defined as serum sodium concentration ≤135 mEq/L.
Description
Background Dengue infection is becoming more prevalent worldwide and is associated with systemic inflammation. Systemic Inflammation is associated with non-osmotic release of ADH.
Methods: Participants conducted a prospective cohort study in patients with newly diagnosed dengue infection at Hospital Posadas in Argentina, between January 1, 2016, and November 1, 2023. Diagnosis was confirmed by IgM serology or PCR. Hyponatremia was defined as serum sodium concentration ≤135 mEq/L.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis confirmed by PCR, non structural protein 1 (NS1) antigen or IgM serology.
Plasma sodium at admission.
Exclusion Criteria:
- None