eLife • Vol 13
Dengue viremia kinetics and effects on platelet count and clinical outcomes: An analysis of 2340 patients from Vietnam
January 2024 • Nguyen Lam Vuong, Nguyen Than Ha Quyen, Nguyen Le Bao Tien, Kien Duong Thi Hue, Huynh Thi Le Duyen, Phung Khanh Lam, Dong Thi Hoai Tam, Tran Van Ngoc…
Background: Viremia is a critical factor in understanding the pathogenesis of dengue infection, but limited data exist on viremia kinetics. This study aimed to investigate the kinetics of viremia and its effects on subsequent platelet count, severe dengue, and plasma leakage. Methods: We pooled data from three studies conducted in Vietnam between 2000 and 2016, involving 2340 dengue patients with daily viremia measurements and platelet counts after symptom onset. Viremia kinetics were assessed using a random effec…