Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology (SJPM)
Volume-3 | Issue-10 | 344-347
Original Research Article
Prevalence of Dengue with Its Pathological Co-Relation at Sentinel Surveillance Unit, Palanpur
Dr. Hema S Patel, Dr. Gaurav B Modi
Published : Oct. 30, 2018
Abstract
Dengue, one of the world’s major emerging tropical viral disease, is a
significant cause of morbidity and mortality in many parts of the world
including India. The study is undertaken to study prevalence of dengue and its corelation with various pathological parameters. 592 clinically suspected cases of dengue
fever from November 2015 to July 2018 were included in the study. Blood samples for
dengue serology, serum transaminases and platelet count (PC) were drawn in plain and
EDTA test tubes. Dengue serology was performed by IgM MacElisa and NSI Antigen
ELISA depending upon the duration of onset of fever. Platelet count was carried out on
fully automated three part cell counter and serum transaminases study done on semi
automated biochemistry analyser. Out of 592, 319 serum samples were tested for
dengue NS1 ELISA and 54 samples were positive. 273 samples were tested for dengue
IgM ELISA and 31 samples were positive. So prevalence rate of dengue was 14.36%.
Majority of positive cases were males, having sex ratio of 1.93:1. Among dengue
positive cases, 62.35% cases were found in 15-44 age group years. Varying degree of
thrombocytopenia was seen in 87.05% positive cases. Serum transaminases level with
normal acceptable range was noticed in 75.93% of dengue NS1 positives cases compare
to elevate level in 77.42% of dengue IgM positive cases. The study draws attention
toward the male, young adult age group. The overall significant increase in dengue IgM
and dengue NS1 seropositivity among suspected cases in last few years indicates an
increase in dengue virus activity. This study results indicate that dengue infection is not
going to wane away but is going to stay and will play havoc if immediate control
measures are not taken. The need of the hour is long-term vector control strategy; so
that the outbreaks can be prevented.