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ArticleVirology journal2025

Establishment and validation of a dynamic nomogram to predict short-term prognosis and benefit of human immunoglobulin therapy in patients with novel bunyavirus sepsis in a population analysis study: a multicenter retrospective study.

Kai Yang, Bin Quan, Lingyan Xiao, Jianghua Yang, Dongyang Shi, Yongfu Liu, Jun Chen, Daguang Cui, Ying Zhang, Jianshe Xu and 2 more

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Kai Yang *Department Intensive Care Unit, The Second Hospital of Nanjing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Bin Quan *Department of Infectious Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, China.
Lingyan XiaoDepartment Intensive Care Unit, The Second Hospital of Nanjing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Jianghua YangDepartment of Infectious Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui, China.
Dongyang ShiDepartment Intensive Care Unit, The Second Hospital of Nanjing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Yongfu LiuDepartment Intensive Care Unit, The Second Hospital of Nanjing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Jun ChenDepartment Intensive Care Unit, The Second Hospital of Nanjing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Daguang CuiDepartment Intensive Care Unit, The Second Hospital of Nanjing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Ying ZhangDepartment Intensive Care Unit, The Second Hospital of Nanjing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Jianshe XuDepartment Intensive Care Unit, The Second Hospital of Nanjing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Qi YuanDepartment Intensive Care Unit, The Second Hospital of Nanjing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Yishan ZhengDepartment Intensive Care Unit, The Second Hospital of Nanjing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China. fsyy01473@njucm.edu.cn.

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Abstract

objectiveThis study aims to develop a dynamic nomogram model using machine learning to improve short-term prognosis prediction and identify patients who would benefit from intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy.

methodsA multicenter retrospective study was conducted on 396 patients diagnosed with SFTS. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses identified significant predictors of mortality. Machine learning models, including Random Survival Forest, Stepwise Cox Modeling, and Lasso Cox Regression, were compared for their predictive performance. The optimal model, incorporating consciousness, LDH, AST, and age, was used to construct a dynamic nomogram. The nomogram's performance was validated in training, validation, and external test sets. Additionally, the impact of IVIG therapy on survival was assessed within high-risk groups identified by the nomogram.

resultsThe dynamic nomogram demonstrated excellent predictive performance with an AUC of 0.903 in the training set, 0.933 in the validation set, and 0.852 in the test set, outperforming SOFA and APACHE II scores. Calibration curves confirmed the model's accuracy. In the high-risk group, the hazard ratio (HR) for death for those who injected immunoglobulin versus those who did not was 0.569 (95% CI 0.330-0.982) in the nomogram model.

conclusionThe dynamic nomogram effectively predicts short-term prognosis and identifies the population that benefits from IVIG therapy in patients with novel bunyavirus sepsis. This tool can aid clinicians in risk stratification and personalized treatment decisions, potentially improving patient outcomes.

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Bunyaviridae InfectionsImmunoglobulins, IntravenousNomogramsSepsisAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMachine LearningMaleMiddle AgedOrthobunyavirusPrognosisRetrospective StudiesImmunoglobulins, IntravenousDynamic nomogram modelHuman immunoglobulin therapyMachine learningNovel bunyavirus sepsisShort-term prognosis prediction

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PMCPMC11869727

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