Prospective cohort study in patients with newly diagnosed dengue infection at Hospital Posadas in Argentina, between January 1, 2016, and November 1, 2023. Diagnosis was confirmed by IgM serology or PCR. Hyponatremia was defined as serum sodium concentration ≤135 mEq/L.
Background Dengue infection is becoming more prevalent worldwide and is associated with systemic inflammation. Systemic Inflammation is associated with non-osmotic release of ADH. Methods: Participants conducted a prospective cohort study in patients with newly diagnosed dengue infection at Hospital Posadas in Argentina, between January 1, 2016, and November 1, 2023. Diagnosis was confirmed by IgM serology or PCR. Hyponatremia was defined as serum sodium concentration ≤135 mEq/L.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
530
hyponatremia at admission in dengue infected patients
Ladislao Diaz Ballve
Haedo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
RECRUITINGHospital Posadas
Buenos Aires, Argentina
RECRUITINGAdmission to the hospital
Risk for admission to the hospital
Time frame: between january 1, 2023 and november 1, 2023
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