Burden of Postinfectious Symptoms after Acute Dengue, Vietnam

Abstract

We assessed predominantly pediatric patients in Vietnam with dengue and other febrile illness 3 months after acute illness. Among dengue patients, 47% reported >1 postacute symptom. Most resolved by 3 months, but alopecia and vision problems often persisted. Our findings provide additional evidence on postacute dengue burden and confirm children are affected.

Keywords

• dengue
• viruses
• vector-borne infections
• burden
• Vietnam