Incidence of Dengue in and around Kannur, Kerala
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS) - Year 2017, Vol 12, Issue 5
Abstract
Dengue infection is an emerging disease and is a major health problem in our country. Globally the incidence of dengue has increased in the recent years. The WHO estimates that presently about two fifths of the world population is at risk for this viral infection. (2) Dengue fever (DF) is most common in older children, adolescents and adults. After an average intrinsic incubation period of 4–6 days (range 3–14 days), various non-specific, constitutional symptoms and headache, backache and general malaise may develop.(11)For transmission to occur the female Aedes aegypti must bite an infected human during the viraemic phase of the illness that manifests two days before the onset of fever and lasts 4–5 days after onset of fever. The present prevalence study is based on Dengue seropositive cases collected from different tertiary care hospital in Kannur district, Kerala. 97 samples of both sexes of all age groups studied. Immunoglobulin M (Ig M) antibody detection and Non structural protein (NS1) antigen detection were done. From a total of 97 dengue seropositive cases 34 cases were reported in the month of January (17) and July (17). Followed by 28 Dengue seropositive cases in the month of June (14) and August(14). It is essential that an adequate source reduction activity with community participation are the utmost important remedy for the prevention and control of Dengue.
Authors and Affiliations
Anuranjini c 1, Swathin Suresh2, Dr. Lisha Lakshman3
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