Singapore, April 13 -- Scientists led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore have discovered that specific proteins in urine can accurately predict the likelihood of dengue patients developing severe dengue.

The findings could help doctors assess if a dengue patient can be sent home for recovery or if they require hospitalisation for further treatment, prioritising care for those who need it most as well as easing the burden on healthcare resources.

According to the researchers, this is the first-of-its-kind test to predict the risk of severe dengue.

Increased levels of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) and soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) - proteins associated with inflammation - have be...