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This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

Clinical and Epidemiological Profile of Liver Dysfunction in Dengue Fever – A Cross-Sectional Study

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Cross-sectional study reveals high liver dysfunction incidence in dengue patients, highlighting risks of transfusion and longer hospital stays.

To characterize the clinical and epidemiological profile of liver dysfunction in dengue fever patients in Kerala.
Observational, cross-sectional study over 6 months
Included adult patients with laboratory-confirmed dengue fever
Collected clinical and demographic data
Monitored liver function tests including AST and ALT levels
64.4% incidence of hepatic dysfunction among 216 patients
Elevated AST observed more than ALT, peaking on day 4 of admission
Patients with dysfunction had longer hospital stays (median 5 days vs. 3 days)
Higher need for platelet transfusion in those with hepatic involvement (12.2% vs. 1.3%)

Davis et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study reveals high liver dysfunction incidence in dengue patients, highlighting risks of transfusion and longer hospital stays.