Study of Clinical Profile and Laboratory Parameters of Dengue in Children: In Tertiary Care Hospital, Patna
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Dengue is one of the emerging diseases. It has wide range of clinical spectrum, so this study is done to find out the clinical profile and laboratory investigations in confirmed cases of dengue. Methods: This was a retrospective observational study done in the Department of Pediatrics, PMCH Patna, over one year period from December 2015 to December 2016. 90 children <18 years age present with fever and positive for dengue based on serological test were included in the study. Their demographical profile, clinical history, general, systemic examination and laboratory investigations were recorded. Result: Out of 90 cases there were 60 male and 30 female. Male to female ratio was 2:1. The most common age group affected was 6-12 years of age (45.56%) cases .Most of the cases were reported in post-monsoon period (91%). Most common presenting symptom was fever present in all cases (100%) followed by headache (86.67%) and myalgia (73.33%). The most common clinical sign was Hepatomegaly present in (86.67 %) cases. Thrombocytopenia was present in 96.67% of cases. Conclusion: due to varied clinical presentation of dengue, suspicion of dengue kept in mind even if the children present with non specific symptoms for early diagnosis which reduce morbidity and mortality.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Amit Kumar, Dr. Binod Kumar Singh, Dr Saroj Kumar
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