Publication: Leaky gut syndrome is associated with endotoxemia and serum (1→3)-β-d-glucan in severe dengue infection
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2021-11-01
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20762607
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Mahidol University
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Microorganisms. Vol.9, No.11 (2021)
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Wiwat Chancharoenthana, Asada Leelahavanichkul, Wassawon Ariyanon, Somratai Vadcharavivad, Suphasit Phatcharophaswattanakul, Supitcha Kamolratanakul, Pornsawan Leaungwutiwong, Weerapong Phumratanaprapin, Polrat Wilairatana Leaky gut syndrome is associated with endotoxemia and serum (1→3)-β-d-glucan in severe dengue infection. Microorganisms. Vol.9, No.11 (2021). doi:10.3390/microorganisms9112390 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/77198
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Leaky gut syndrome is associated with endotoxemia and serum (1→3)-β-d-glucan in severe dengue infection
Abstract
The hallmark of severe dengue infection is the increased vascular permeability and hemo-dynamic alteration that might be associated with an intestinal permeability defect. However, the mechanisms underlying the gastrointestinal-related symptoms of dengue are not well characterized. A prospective observational study was conducted on patients with dengue who were categorized according to: (i) febrile versus critical phase and (ii) hospitalized patients with versus without the warning signs to evaluate the gut barrier using lactulose-to-mannitol excretion ratio (LEMR). Serum endotoxins, (1→3)-β-D-glucan (BG), and inflammatory parameters were measured. A total of 48 and 38 patients were enrolled in febrile illness and critical phase, respectively, while 22 and 64 patients presented with or without the warning signs, respectively. At enrollment, a positive LEMR test was found in 20 patients (91%) with warning signs, regardless of phase of infection. Likewise, serum endotoxins and BG, the indirect biomarkers for leaky gut, prominently increased in patients who developed severe dengue when compared with the non-severe dengue (endotoxins, 399.1 versus 143.4 pg/mL (p < 0.0001); BG, 123 versus 73.8 pg/mL (p = 0.016)). Modest impaired intestinal permeability occurred in dengue patients, particularly those with warning signs, and were associated with endotoxemia and elevated BG. Thus, leaky gut syndrome might be associated with severity of dengue infection.