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December 5, 2025PLoS neglected tropical diseasesOpen Access

Epidemiology and severity risk factors of dengue virus infection during the 2023-2024 outbreak in Colombia

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DTDaniela Torres-HernándezNGNathan D. GrubaughMMMónica A. Murillo-Ortiz

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Overview

Prospective cohort identifies organ dysfunction and other risk factors for severe dengue in Colombia, indicating early recognition needs.

Key Points

  • Organ dysfunction was identified as a key risk factor for severe dengue during the outbreak in Colombia.
  • Among 600 patients, organ dysfunction occurred in a significant proportion, highlighting serious infection outcomes.
  • The study utilized a prospective in-hospital active case-finding cohort study design for patient enrollment.
  • Understanding these risk factors may enable earlier patient recognition and management of severe dengue symptoms.

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Torres-Hernández et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6940225c2d562116f28fc5efhttps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013115
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