Volume : V, Issue : I, January - 2016

STUDY THE CLINICAL AND LABORATORY PROFILE OF DENGUE FEVER IN ROHILKHAND REGION

Gupta A, Mehra D, Dwivedi K K

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Background & Objectives: Dengue is the most common mosquito–borne viral illness in humans. Dengue epidemics were reported throughout the world, but most frequently from the region of South Asia. Dengue infection admissions are common in pediatric age group, but adult patient’s admission has also increased in recent years. However, the data of Dengue infection among adults are limited. This study is to get additional data on Dengue infection among adults from Rohilkhand region. Methods: The total number of patients taken were more than 103 from Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital from October,2013 – October 2014. All patients with clinical features of Dengue infection and positive for Dengue Card Test (Dengue Day 1 card Test) were taken up for the study. Their Clinical profile, Laboratory data and Outcome were recorded. Results: Out of 103 patients, the no. of patients with Dengue fever and Dengue haemorrhagic fever were 88 & 15 respectively. Most cases were seen in post monsoon period. All patients complained of fever with average duration of fever being 4.9± 1 days and most common physical sign was lymphadenopathy (22.3%) followed by facial flush(14.6%). Liver enzymes (ALT & AST) were significantly raised in DHF compared to DF. Thrombocytopenia was seen in 42% patients with mean platelet count of 47,176 cells/cumm. Rashes, venepuncture bleed, melaena and hematemesis were the common bleeding manifestations among DHF patients. In Present study, ascites & pleural effusion played a major role in diagnosis of DHF. Conclusion: A total 0f 103 cases with Dengue were analyzed. Results show that Dengue fever and Dengue haemorrhagic fever were noted in adults particularly during epidemics. Fluid Therapy is the corner stone of management in Dengue haemorrhagic fever. Early recognition and aggressive management of complications is essential to prevent mortality in adults.

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Gupta A, Mehra D, Dwivedi K K Study the Clinical and Laboratory Profile of Dengue Fever in Rohilkhand Region International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 5, Issue : 1 January 2016

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