Inflammatory Markers as Predictors of Complications in Pediatric Measles: Evidence From a Vietnamese Cohort

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Authors

Quoc Trung Ly · Can Tho University

Quang Khai Tran · Can Tho University

Thi Ngoc Xuan Lam · Can Tho University

Thi Ngoc Diem Nguyen · Can Tho University

Minh Tri Huynh · Can Tho University

J. Luis Espinoza · Kanazawa University

Abstract

Malnutrition and elevated inflammatory markers predicted intestinal infection and prolonged hospitalization. These readily available measures may assist clinical risk stratification and prioritization during measles outbreaks, particularly in resource-limited settings.

Topics & Keywords

Respiratory viral infections research Virology and Viral Diseases Immune responses and vaccinations

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal

DOI: 10.1097/inf.0000000000005219

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