A STUDY OF INCIDENCE AND PROGNOSTIC SIGNIFICANCE OF RENAL IMPAIRMENT IN PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM MALARIA
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 87
Abstract
BACKGROUND Malaria is probably one of the oldest diseases known to mankind that has had profound impact on our history. It continues to be a huge social, economic and health problem, particularly in the tropical countries. The aims of this study are to study1. Incidence and severity of renal impairment in patients confirmed to be suffering from malaria. 2. Short-term prognostic significance of renal impairment (in-hospital mortality and morbidity). 3. Correlation with other parameters of severe malaria as per WHO criteria. MATERIALS AND METHODS A descriptive study was carried out on 100 patients of malaria, admitted in Department of Medicine, Patna Medical College and Hospital, Patna, a tertiary level hospital. The study period extended from January 2010 to August 2011. RESULTS Out of 100 cases diagnosed as malaria and admitted in medical ward, emergency and ICU were included for this study. 30 cases were diagnosed as having acute kidney injury as per RIFLE/AKIN criteria in cases of malaria and comprised of different age groups ranging from 15 - 75 years and both sexes with male: female ratio of 3.0: 1. CONCLUSION It is therefore suggested that early diagnosis of falciparum malaria and prompt treatment may help in preventing many of the devastating complications of their disease including renal or multi-organ dysfunction.
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Maya Maya, Kumar Bipin, Achari Vijay, Singh Rashmi, Singh Kumar Sudhi
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