A Study of Seroprevalence of Dengue in Kolhan Region of Jharkhand
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Dengue has become endemic in India. Data on the prevalence of dengue is scarce especially in Jharkhand, India. This study aims to assess the prevalence of dengue in the Kolhan region of Jharkhand. Data of patients from Jan 2017 – Dec-2017 was collected and analysed. Out of 1309 samples tested, 441 were serologically confirmed for dengue using ELISA. Region wise prevalence and was calculated. A regular epidemiological surveillance is needed to study the spread of dengue virus in urban and tribal heartland which will help to control and manage the menace.
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Biswas S, Gupta P, Mahato RK
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.4.020
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