Diagnostic and Clinical Profile of Dengue Fever Patients in a Tertiary Care Centre with Limited Resources
- 1. Senior Resident, Department of Paediatrics, BMIMS, Pawapuri, Nalanda, Bihar, India
- 2. Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, BMIMS, Pawapuri, Nalanda, Bihar, India
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Objective: The study aimed to investigate the clinical and diagnostic profile of Dengue fever in a resource-limited setting, focusing on different age groups and their living environments. Material and Methods: In this study, a cohort of 50 patients diagnosed with Dengue fever was examined to explore the clinical and diagnostic profile of the disease in a resource-limited healthcare environment. The study was conducted at BMIMS, Pawapuri (Nalanda) Bihar, India and the duration of the study was one month, starting from July 2023 to August 2023. Patients were categorized into three age groups: 5-7 years (Group 1), 8-10 years (Group 2), and 11-14 years (Group 3), allowing for age-specific analysis. Result: Among the 50 patients, the majority were above 10 years old, with children in rural areas experiencing a higher incidence of Dengue fever. The most prevalent symptoms included nausea, itching, and headache, while high fever (temperature >101°F), coughing, and rash was also common. Age-specific patterns revealed variations in symptom presentation, with erythema more frequent in patients aged 11 and above. Conclusion: In conclusion, the research provides valuable insights into the clinical and diagnostic aspects of Dengue fever in a resource-limited setting. Nausea, itching, and headaches were the most prevalent symptoms among the patients. High fever was also a common symptom.
Abstract (English)
Objective: The study aimed to investigate the clinical and diagnostic profile of Dengue fever in a resource-limited setting, focusing on different age groups and their living environments. Material and Methods: In this study, a cohort of 50 patients diagnosed with Dengue fever was examined to explore the clinical and diagnostic profile of the disease in a resource-limited healthcare environment. The study was conducted at BMIMS, Pawapuri (Nalanda) Bihar, India and the duration of the study was one month, starting from July 2023 to August 2023. Patients were categorized into three age groups: 5-7 years (Group 1), 8-10 years (Group 2), and 11-14 years (Group 3), allowing for age-specific analysis. Result: Among the 50 patients, the majority were above 10 years old, with children in rural areas experiencing a higher incidence of Dengue fever. The most prevalent symptoms included nausea, itching, and headache, while high fever (temperature >101°F), coughing, and rash was also common. Age-specific patterns revealed variations in symptom presentation, with erythema more frequent in patients aged 11 and above. Conclusion: In conclusion, the research provides valuable insights into the clinical and diagnostic aspects of Dengue fever in a resource-limited setting. Nausea, itching, and headaches were the most prevalent symptoms among the patients. High fever was also a common symptom.
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