A Study of Clinical Profile, Causes and Complications of Fever with Thrombocytopenia
Journal Title: IJSR-International Journal Of Scientific Research - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 9
Abstract
Fever is the most common presentation among all diseases. Methods: This study was done in 100 patients who were admitted in Department of General Medicine, MGMC&RI. Patients were evaluated with detailed history, physical examination, routine and specific investigations being done to know the cause and the complications and were treated accordingly. Results: Out of 100 patients, infections were the most common causes. Among these, dengue (43%) was the leading cause, followed by scrub typhus (20%), malaria (18%) and enteric fever (8%) and others 2%. Incidence is more in males than females; more among the younger age group. Complications were more in elderly females and death was reported in three patients. Conclusion: In our study of fever with thrombocytopenia common cause is infections and more in younger age group and in males. Though complications are few, significant number of patients had complications.
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Dr. Suresh
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