Factors Influencing the Severity of Dengue Infection in Children

English

Authors

  • PUTU AYUNDA TRISNIA Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Warmadewa University
  • SARASWATI LAKSMI DEWI Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Warmadewa University
  • SRI MASYENI Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Warmadewa University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30649/htmj.v23i1.844

Keywords:

severe dengue infection, children, Obesity, secondary dengue infection

Abstract

Dengue infection is one of the significant global health problems, especially in children. This paper aims to identify factors that affect the severity of dengue infection in the child population. The factors analysed included age, infection status, obesity, viral genome and Ns1 protein titers of dengue. Children who are younger and have an obese nutritional status tend to experience more severe symptoms. In addition, high NS1 titers, viral genomes, and secondary infections also contribute to a higher risk of infection. Detecting warning signs is important because it can be used as a predictor of more severe dengue infection.

 

 

 

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Published

2025-11-28

How to Cite

PUTU AYUNDA TRISNIA, SARASWATI LAKSMI DEWI, & SRI MASYENI. (2025). Factors Influencing the Severity of Dengue Infection in Children: English. Hang Tuah Medical Journal, 23(1), 135–150. https://doi.org/10.30649/htmj.v23i1.844