Research Journal of Medical Sciences
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Clinicohematological Profile of Acute Febrile Illnessin Pediatric Populations: An Experience of Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Gujarat
Darshana Patel, Setul Varma, Kalpesh Vaghela and Shipra Agrawal
Page: 319-323 | Received 12 Jan 2024, Published online: 13 Feb 2024
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Abstract
Acute febrile illness (AFI) constitutes a significant cause of hospital admissions among the pediatric population, leading to substantial morbidity and mortality in children globally. Common etiological agents encountered in Indian clinical contexts include chikungunya fever, dengue, malaria, typhoid. This study aimed to investigate the spectrum of AFI among pediatric patients, assess hematological parameters, identify specific causative agents, and evaluate the prognostic implications of these parameters. The study enrolled pediatric patients presenting with AFI at the outpatient department. Hematological profiles and biochemical investigations were conducted for all cases of AFI, with subsequent correlation analysis. Appropriate statistical methods were employed for data analysis. Statistically significant leukopenia was observed in cases of malaria and typhoid fever. Moreover, a significant difference in the severity of thrombocytopenia was noted between dengue fever and malaria. This study underscores the importance of both clinical and hematological parameters in the context of AFI. It concludes that these parameters collectively offer valuable insights for diagnosing the etiology of AFI.
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Darshana Patel, Setul Varma, Kalpesh Vaghela and Shipra Agrawal. Clinicohematological Profile of Acute Febrile Illnessin Pediatric Populations: An Experience of Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Gujarat.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2024.5.319.323
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2024.5.319.323