Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
In India and other tropical and subtropical countries, dengue is a serious public health issue, associated with substantial mortality and morbidity. A wide range of symptoms from minor clinical illnesses to severe infections can be caused by dengue fever, like dengue shock syndrome and dengue hemorrhagic fever. The need for early diagnosis to minimise mortality and for effective management of this illness. To study the serological profile of Dengue cases with association of platelet count and pattern of seasonal fluctuation in DENV infection, a hospital based prospective study was conducted in year 2022 from January to December in Department of Microbiology MSD ASMC and MBH Bahraich. Serum samples were collected from 3118 suspected dengue patients attended Indoor and Out‐patient department of the hospital. Rapid immunochromatography test was performed to detect NS1 antigen IGM and IGG antibodies. Patient who tested positive, their platelet counts were recorded. In the course of the study, a total of 3118 samples were processed and 207 (6.38%) samples came out to be positive for dengue virus infection. The majority of those affected were men between the ages of 16‐30. The best times of year to transmit dengue are during the monsoon and post‐monsoon. Thrombocytopenia was noted in 119 (57.48%) of the 207 positive cases overall. In comparison to NS1 detection, thrombocytopenia was more frequently linked to the presence of IGM. Early identification and diagnosis are crucial for a successful outcome. A high degree of clinical suspicion combined with laboratory evidence, such as dengue serological testing and platelet counts aids in the timely identification of dengue.
How to cite this article:
Ismat R, Shariq Wadood Khan and Abid Ahsan. Pattern of Dengue Virus Infection in Tertiary Care: A Seasonal Perspective.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2024.4.1.6
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2024.4.1.6