Burden estimation of dengue at National Public Health Laboratory, Kathmandu
Journal Title: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Objective: To determine the burden of dengue in the patients visiting National Public Health Laboratory, Kathmandu. Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out at National Public Health Laboratory, Kathmandu from May to December, 2013. Serum samples were collected from patients suspected of dengue virus infection and tested by ELISA. Results: Among 266 patients suspected of dengue virus infection, 45 (16.9%) showed antidengue immunoglobulin M antibodies in serum. Males and economically active people were more infected and the maximum number of cases was during the month of October. Conclusions: This study revealed that the proportion of dengue was more in Kathmandu, especially among the economically active males. So, the control measures should be initiated targeting these groups of people.
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