A study to assess the clinic epidemiological features of dengue virus infection and correlation with serum ferritin levels

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess the clinic epidemiological features of dengue virus infection and correlation with serum ferritin levels.Methods: The study was conducted in the Out-patient Department and in patient Department newly diagnosed or suspected 100 adults and children were included for the period of 2 years.Results: Out of the studied cases, 60% were male and 40% female. Age 20-29 makes approximately 32% of the population. 10–19-year-olds make up 23% and 30–39-year-olds 22%. Diabetes was the second most prevalent co-morbidity in 10 individuals after hypertension (32). Other co-morbidities include hypothyroidism, HIV reactivity, COPD. There was fever in all patients. More over half were hospitalised with fever. The average admission day for patients with fever was 4.6±1.8 days, and the average subsidence day was 5.08±1.62. Our dengue patients' fevers last 3.5–6.5 days. The average hospital stay was 5.7±2.5 days. Mann Whitney's Test determined p values. The average ferritin levels differ considerably between DENV 1 and 2. Though quantitatively greater, DENV 1 serum ferritin is not significantly different from previous infections.Conclusion: Dengue virus may affect every bodily system and cause any symptom. This notion would assist raise suspicion since early diagnosis and hydration are needed to avoid complications. Dengue fever lasts 5-6 days but might last 8 days. This requires strong judgement before changing diagnoses. Serum ferritin predicts severity well.