January 14, 2026Open Forum Infectious Diseases0 citationsOpen Access

P-535. Dengue Fever in Children at a General Hospital from Buenos Aires, Argentina, During 2023- 2024 Dengue Season

MBMartín BrizuelaEl Hospital General de Agudos Carlos G. Durand DRDébora Montiel RíosEl Hospital General de Agudos Carlos G. Durand CDCora DeandreisEl Hospital General de Agudos Carlos G. Durand

Key Points

To present the clinical and laboratory characteristics of dengue cases in children under 15 years.
Conducted an observational, descriptive, and retrospective cohort study
Included patients under 15 years with laboratory-confirmed dengue
Statistical analysis performed using RStudio
Study included 243 patients; 60% were male with a median age of 11 years
56% of cases occurred between March 17th and April 13th, 2024
94% of cases were mild, 6% moderate, and 0.5% severe; median hospital stay was 4.5 days

Abstract

Abstract Background Dengue fever, caused by dengue virus (DENV 1-4) and transmitted by Aedes aegypti and albopictus mosquitoes, has become a persistent public health concern in Argentina. The aim of this study was to present the clinical and laboratory characteristics of dengue cases in patients under 15 years of age at a general hospital in Buenos Aires, Argentina during the 2023-2024 dengue season (EW 31/2023 and WE 30/2024, between July 30th 2023 and July 27th 2024). Methods We conducted an observational, descriptive, and retrospective cohort study including patients under 15 years with laboratory-confirmed dengue diagnosis during the 2023-2024 dengue season. Statistical analysis was performed using RStudio. Results This study included 243 patients. 60% (n=147) male, with a median age of 11 years old. 56% (n=136) of cases occurred between EW 12 and 15 (March 17th to April 13th, 2024) and 97.5% (n=237) were managed and followed-up as outpatients. Positive diagnostic tests were NS1 antigen (n=207), IgM (n=39), and PCR (n=25). Clinical manifestations were 94% (n=228) mild, 6% (n=14) moderate, and 0.5% (n=1) severe. Myalgia was more frequent among children 6 years of age and rash among the group of 6 to 12 years of age (p 0.05). Laboratory findings showed a median WBC count of 3,410/mm3, hematocrit 38%, and platelet count 168,000/mm3. No patients died, and one patient required transfer to another hospital due to alarm signs. Among the 6 hospitalized patients, the median age was 10 years (IQR 9- 12 years), and 85% (n=5) were males. The median hospital stay was 4.5 days. 70% (n=4) of patients were classified as moderate dengue with alarm signs. Conclusion This retrospective study reveals the age-dependent clinical characteristics of dengue infection among pediatric patients. Our findings demonstrate that while dengue predominantly presents as a mild illness across age groups, there are significant variations in symptom presentation and immunological response. It is important to consider the difference according to the age of the patients. These insights can inform clinical strategies for pediatric dengue management in endemic regions, highlighting the need for tailored diagnostic and treatment approaches across different childhood age groups. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures

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