Table 1 Laboratory parameters in patients with severe and non severe dengue
Clinical characteristic | Severe dengue N = 40 | Non severe dengue N = 219 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean (±SD) | Mean (±SD) | ||
Day of illness when admitted to hospital | 4.8 (±1.2) | 5.25 (±1.6) | 0.17 |
Age (years) | 23.3 (8.8) | 27.4 (11.4) | 0.03 |
Lowest white cell count (cells/mm3) | 2761 (±1406) | 3434 (±2103) | 0.059 |
Lowest lymphocyte count (cells/mm3) | 1060 (±579) | 1507 (±1230) | 0.06 |
Lowest platelet count (cells/mm3) | 29,949 (±26,335) | 47,229 (±33,691) | 0.0004 |
Alanine transaminase levels | 213.8 (±279.9) | 87.03 (±95.05) | 0.001 |
Aspartate transaminase levels | 474.6 (±893.2) | 169.9 (±154.4) | 0.0001 |
Serum IL-10 levels pg/ml | 291.6 (±573.8) | 183.4 (±472.8) | 0.001 |