A Three Years Cross-sectional Study in a Tertiary Care Hospital Reflecting Recent Resurgence of Malaria in Northern Fringe of Kolkata
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 9
Abstract
A three years cross-sectional study was designed based on laboratory diagnosis and hospital records of fever patients attending a tertiary care hospital. Objectives: To assess the distribution of malaria in terms of age, sex and time amongst the patients attending a tertiary care hospital situated at northern fringe of Kolkata as well as to evaluate the recent trend of malaria within the study population. Materials and Methods: Malaria was diagnosed by Leishman stained thick and thin peripheral blood smears examination and detection of dual antigens of Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum by immunochromatographic method. Data were compiled from the hospital records. Data analysis and presentation were done according to the standard statistical techniques. Discussion: There is a surge in malaria prevalence of both P. vivax and P. falciparum malaria in 2016 as compared to 2014 and 2015, with a post monsoon peak from August to September. Slide Positivity Rate was almost double in 2016 as compared to the previous two years. Male preponderance has been noted. Age group of 10-30 years is mostly affected. Conclusion: The call of the hour is to re-strengthen the vector control measures, accentuate the treatment of fever cases and ensure the treatment compliance as well as to expedite the detection of drug resistance to combat this unanticipated flutter of resurgence.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Sanjit Kumar Patra, Dr. Nandita Pal, Dr. Moumita Adhikary, Dr. Partha Sarathi Chakrabarty, Dr. Sumanta Chatterjee
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