Profile of Dengue Fever in a Tertiary Teaching Hospital
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 5
Abstract
Introduction: Dengue fever is mosquito borne arboviral infection which has emerged as a public health challenge in the past decade in a rapidly urbanising India. This study aims to document the clinical, laboratory and outcome profile in a tertiary teaching hospital in Madurai, South India. Aim: To analyse the clinical profile and outcome of patients with dengue fever admitted at the Medicine wards in Government. Rajaji Hospital/Madurai Medical College, Madurai. Materials and Methods: Prospective Observational study conducted during October-November 2012 in Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai. 280 Patients who were Immunoglobulin M enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay positive for dengue were included in the study. Blood counts, ultrasonogram abdomen and other relevant investigations were done. Patients were treated with fluids, blood products and other necessary measures according to the clinical and laboratory picture. Results: The incidence was higher and the clinical course was more severe in patients of younger age group. 62% of the patients had bleeding manifestations. The mortality rate was 2.5% Conclusion: Sustained and effective vector control measures by the public health authorities, educating the public about vector control and seeking immediate medical attention, and para medical people about the warning signs of the disease may help in curbing the casualties of this potentially dangerous infection.
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A Senthamarai, P Vijayaraja, S Vadivel Murugan, Heber Anandan
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