Seroprevalence of Dengue infection in  West Godavari district

Volume : V, Issue : IV, April - 2015

Dr Ravichitra K. N. , Dr S. Subbarayudu

Dengue fever is an acute viral disease, transmitted by the bite of aedes mosquito. It has emerged as

a notable public health problem in recent decades in terms of the mortality and morbidity associated

with it .This study was done to report the seroprevalence of dengue virus infection in West Godavari dist by IgM anti

dengue antibodies. Blood samples from clinically suspected Dengue were screened for antidengue IgM antibodies by

ELISA. Of the 394 samples screened for dengue, 90 tested positive for antidengue IgM antibodies (22.8%). Majority

were in the age group of 16–30 years. Dengue cases were more during September to December. Accurate and timely

diagnosis would help in patient management, it is also a prerequisite for monitoring the dengue situation in the area

and should be carried out regularly for early detection of an impending outeak and to initiate timely preventive and

control measures.