Clinico- laboratory profile of suspected Dengue patients in a tertiary care hospital

Amudha VP; Revathy C; Sucilathangam G

Volume : VII, Issue : XI, November - 2018

Clinico- laboratory profile of suspected Dengue patients in a tertiary care hospital

Amudha Vp, Revathy C, Sucilathangam G

Abstract :

Background and Objectives: Dengue fever is an arthropod borne viral fever. Dengue fever (DF) with its severe manifestations such as Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) international concern. Today, Dengue ranks as one of the most important mosquito borne disease. The present study was undertaken to study the clinical profile of patients suffering from Dengue and also study the laboratory profile of patients suspected to be suffering from Dengue. Materials and Methods: Detailed demographic data, clinical history, physical examination and relevant baseline investigations of patients with clinical suspicion of Dengue were undertaken as per the proforma. Results: Majority (73.01%) of the patients suspected to be suffering from Dengue were young individuals (less than 30 years of age). 56.90% study subjects were females. Fever (100%) was the predominant symptoms followed by Myalgia (84.03%),Headache (43.34%), Vomiting (3.43%) and Bleeding manifestations (2.87%). IgM ELISA was positive in 27.29% patients. Platelet count of < 100000 cells/cu mm was seen in most of the cases (93.54%).Conclusion: A focused history, detailed clinical examination and appropriate relevant investigations can aid for early diagnosis.