IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-3-14648 Original Research Paper Clinical epidemiological profile of patients in tertiary care center hamidia hospital Bhopal Madhya Pradesh Vinod Dangi Dr. March 2018 7 3 01 02 ABSTRACT

 

introduction: Dengue fever (DF) is a common mosquito borne disease caused by dengue virus and is transmitted by Aedes mosquito. In recent years  one of the major public health problems in India .

Aim and objectives: The present study is aimed to assess the incidence, signs, symptoms, and epidemiological characteristics

Materials and Methods: A cross–sectional study was conducted in hamidia hospital from 1st September to 31st december  over period of 4month. serological positive cases  NS1 positive,  IgM , IgG positive  cases enrolled in this study and preformed  proforma  was filled to collect information .

Results:  494 patients were tested serologically positive for DF NS1, IgM and IgG. Maximum number of dengue cases reported were males in 14–30 yr age group from urban area. Fever was the main complaint in all the cases followed by, headache and joint pain .

Conclusion: Dengue is serious health problems in India. Most  of cases are in the month of September and October. Measures can be taken both at personal and government level to reduce morbidity and mortality from dengue.