An Observational study of Clinico- Haematological Profile of Dengue Fever among Pediatric Patients

Abstract

Background: Over the years, Dengue fever outbreaks are increasing both in number and distribution in India. Aim: To evaluate the incidence of dengue fever, clinical picture and laboratory parameters of dengue fever. Subjects and Methods: In this study all probable cases of dengue fever in age group 2-14 years were included in study. Their detailed clinical and laboratory profile were recorded in pre designed proforma. Cases were classified according to WHO 2009 classification. Patients with positive for Dengue markers (IgM/NS1 antigen) are considered as Dengue fever. Results: Total of 130 cases were included in the study out of these 74 were males and 56 were females with majority of them were in 10-15 years of age. Majority of patients presented with headache (51.5%) followed by vomiting (39.33%) and muscular pain (26.92%). Hess test, positive in 9 , with Spleenomegaly in 15 and Hepatomegaly in 60 cases. Lab parameters revealed thrombocytopenia and leucopenia. Conclusion: Dengue fever can presents with varied clinical and laboratory manifestation. Early diagnosis and appropriate management can reduce morbidity and mortality markedly.