Outbreak of Dengue in Vijayapur, North Karnataka- Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Profile and Outcome
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 5
Abstract
Introduction: In many parts of the world dengue is endemic when Aedes mosquito populations are high. So study was planned for analysis of the clinical profile of dengue cases with an emphasis on severe dengue during an outbreak in a major tertiary referral medical college hospital in Vijayapur. Material and methods: We have summarized the data from 69 hospitalized patients who were laboratory confirmed for dengue infection at Al Ameen Hospital, Vijaypur. Patients were classified as either non-severe dengue fever or severe dengue fever according to the guidelines of the WHO. Results: 69 seropositive cases of dengue were included in the study. Number of males affected were marginally higher in number. 44 cases belonged to the rural areas surrounding Vijayapur city. 61 cases had non severe dengue and 8 presented with severe dengue. 3 deaths were recorded. Mortality occurred in patients with associated comorbidities and coinfection. Conclusion: There is no specific treatment for dengue/ severe dengue, but early detection and access to proper medical care lowers fatality rates below 1%. Early proper fluid replacement therapy with close monitoring, supportive management and patient education shows good results. Patients with severe dengue fever show prolonged hospitalization and significant impairment of organ function.
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Nijora Deka, Satish Talikoti
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