08/09/2026
Dengue continues to challenge public health systems in Bangladesh. But beyond counting cases, understanding who is at greater risk of severe disease—and why—is essential for timely intervention.
🔬 JBPH FEATURE ARTICLE |
🦟 Understanding Dengue Severity: Turning Clinical Evidence into Public Health Action
📌 Key findings at a glance:
• Female patients: More frequent nausea/vomiting, low blood pressure, and hemorrhage.
• Pediatric patients: Higher prevalence of poor appetite, nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, low blood pressure, and hemorrhage.
• Severe thrombocytopenia (