Study of clinico-serological profile of dengue fever in a tertiary care hospital
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Medicine - Year 2019, Vol 9, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: In India, dengue epidemics are becoming more frequent (WHO, 2008). The majority of dengue viral infections are self-limiting, but complications may cause high morbidity and mortality. Dengue is the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral disease of mankind, with a 30-fold increase in global incidence over the last five decades. Aim: To study the clinico-serological profile of dengue in a Tertiary Care Hospital. Materials and methods: A observational study was carried out among 350 patients showing symptoms of dengue fever. Laboratory test were done on those patients. Informed consent was taken priory. Results: Most common age group was between 20-29 years, mean age being 28.6 years with M: F ratio was 2.1:1. Majority had NS1 Ag+ve test result. High significance was seen between serological findings and platelet count. Conclusions: The study draws attention to susceptibility of the male, young adult age group. Serologically positive findings will help in early diagnosis and treatment.
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Sanjay Thorat, Tejas Rane, Aniket Avhad, Akshay Kulkarni
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- DOI 10.26611/1021919
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