Clinical Manifestations and Complications of Dengue Infection in Children: Insights and Comparisons with Adult Cases
August 2025
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Studysummary This report emphasizes that children with dengue fever face a higher risk of severe outcomes, such as dengue hemorrhagic fever and shock syndrome, compared to adults, necessitating careful management. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
Dengue infection poses a significant global health threat, with children experiencing more severe outcomes than adults, including a higher mortality rate and increased risk of developing dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) or dengue shock syndrome (DSS). In children, common symptoms include vomiting, rash, and abdominal pain, while adults typically suffer from muscle and joint pain. Severe dengue in children can lead to complications such as plasma leakage, shock, bleeding, liver dysfunction, electrolyte imbalance, and organ failure. Effective management and prevention strategies are crucial to mitigate these severe complications in pediatric cases.
