Efficacy of human interleukin-11 analogs for treating dengue fever-associated thrombocytopenia: a prospective cohort

Autor: Sidra Khan, Jamil Muqtadir, Syed Ali Abbas, Irshad Batool, Syed H. M. Zaidi, Mahrukh, Ahmed Wahab, Kashif Ayoob, Fnu Sameeullah, Ejaz A. Vohra
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: European Journal of Medical Research, Vol 29, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2047-783X
DOI: 10.1186/s40001-024-02091-0
Popis: Abstract Aim Dengue fever (DF), carried by Aedes mosquitoes, affects millions worldwide. Platelet-inducing human IL-11 analogues may be effective in treating DF-associated thrombocytopenia. Methodology A prospective study was done at Dr. Ziauddin Hospital, a tertiary care hospital in Karachi, Pakistan, from September 2023 to April 30, 2024. Results This study recruited 300 DF patients characterized by thrombocytopenia (platelet count
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