International Journal of Tropical Medicine
ISSN: Online 1818-779XISSN: Print 1816-3319
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Abstract
Dengue is a viral infection with different presentations, hence predicting the disease severity at admission is essential to triage patients requiring meticulous monitoring. In severe dengue, there is increase of urinary protein clearance due to the increase in systemic vascular permeability. Spot Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio (UPCR) as a tool in predicting the disease severity and adverse outcome in Dengue infection. A cross‐sectional study conducted at Tertiary care center in 100 confirmed dengue patient with pre‐defined inclusion criteria in South Gujarat. Daily morning first void clean catch mid‐stream urine has been collected and sent for analysis. Daily morning complete blood counts are also collected. Statistically significant high UPCR level was found in patients with low platelet count, Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF), Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS). spot urine protein creatinine ration (UPCR) analysis is valuable and handy tool to assess prognosis and complications of dengue fever.
How to cite this article:
Zinal Dave, Mahesh Solu, Sandeep Maji, Ashutosh Patel, Kinjal Rana and Jaswantbhai Rathwa. Spot Urine Protein Creatinine Ration: A Valuable Tool for Assessing Severity of Dengue Infection.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makijtm.2024.3.19.22
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1816-3319/10.36478/makijtm.2024.3.19.22