CLINICAL AND HEMATOLOGICAL STUDY OF DENGUE: A TERTIARY INSTITUTIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dr Arti Sharma; Dr K S Mangal; Dr Rajesh Gaur; Dr Bharat Jain

Volume : VII, Issue : X, October - 2017

CLINICAL AND HEMATOLOGICAL STUDY OF DENGUE: A TERTIARY INSTITUTIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dr Arti Sharma, Dr K S Mangal, Dr Rajesh Gaur, Dr Bharat Jain

Abstract :

Aims and Objectives: This study was designed to investigate the prevalence and clinicopathological profile of Dengue in JA group of hospitals.

Material & Method: Serum samples were obtained from IgM positive dengue patients referred to the various departments during May 2015 to April 2016, and detailed history was taken on a pre–structured datasheet. All samples were tested for hematological and biochemical profile.

Result: Prevalence of dengue was 24.44%, with DF: DHF ratio of 3.34:1. The most affected age group was 11–20 years followed by 21–30 years. Fever (100%), backache and headache (45%) were the most common clinical features. Anemia, thrombocytopenia, bleeding manifestation were present in 78.28%,22% and 5% dengue positive patients.

Conclusion: Dengue is common cause of illness in feile patients coincide with post monsoon period. The study serves as the baseline data about circulation of dengue viruses in Gwalior region. Regular continuous surveillance is warranted to monitor the circulation of dengue virus in future.