Elevated Levels of Cell-Free Circulating DNA in Patients with Acute Dengue Virus Infection

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Authors

Tran Thi Ngoc Ha · Nagasaki University

Nguyen Tien Huy · Nagasaki University

Lyre Anni E. Murao · Nagasaki University

Nguyễn Thị Phương Lan · Institut Pasteur in Ho Chi Minh City

Trần Thi Thúy · Children's Hospital 2

Hà Mạnh Tuấn · Children's Hospital 2

Cao Thi Phi Nga

Abstract

Circulating DNA levels were increased in dengue patients and correlated with dengue severity. Additional studies are required to show the benefits of this biomarker in early dengue diagnosis and for the prognosis of shock complication.

Topics & Keywords

Mosquito-borne diseases and control Global Maternal and Child Health HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 6, Issue 10, pp. e25969-e25969

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0025969

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