E-dengue System Insights: Exploring the Factors Influencing Dengue-related Deaths in an Urbanized State in a Low-Middle Income Country (LMIC)
The study emphasizes the need for developing risk profiles for dengue patients by integrating factors such as platelet levels, comorbidities, and locality status to improve clinical care. Nuanced protocols are needed to address the specific challenges of single-case and outbreak areas. In single-case localities, patients with low platelet counts (below 100,000/µL) should be prioritized for rapid intervention to mitigate severe outcomes. In outbreak areas, healthcare systems should bolster resources and apply comprehensive triage approaches considering platelet levels and other risk factors. Implementing predictive models that account for geographical factors can enhance resource allocation and preparedness for dengue outbreaks. These recommendations aim to empower public health personnel, healthcare providers, and communities to collectively reduce dengue-related mortality rates.
Authors
- Mohamad Azfar Zainuddin
- Fazlur Rahman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4520-5520)
- Sharifa Ezat binti Wan Puteh
Institutions
- RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (MY)
- National University of Malaysia (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2024-11-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20545-2
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.26