Severe Dengue Epidemic in Children without Fatalities - Abstract
Dengue is the most important mosquito-borne viral disease. Prompt case detection and appropriate clinical management can reduce the mortality associated to severe dengue. From 19 June to 12 November 2022, 306 children were hospitalized (67% being 5 to 14 years old) with confirmed dengue. Most patients were admitted with Dengue Warning Signs (WS): 192 (62.7 %) and 114 (37.6%), p = 0,000) with Severe Dengue (SD). The patients were managed according to PAHO Guidelines. No fatalities occurred.