In:
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research, Global Research Online, ( 2022-5-22), p. 28-32
Abstract:
The background of this study is the mosquito- borne arboviral disease dengue has become a problem all over the world. Children under the age of 15 make up the majority of dengue cases. This study aimed to assess the clinical characteristic and management of dengue fever among paediatric patients. Objective: The main objective of the study is to assess the socio-demographic characteristics of dengue fever among paediatrics population, to assess the clinical profile and management of dengue fever among paediatrics population. Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 50 subjects were enrolled in the study. The research was conducted at Vivekanandha Medical Care Hospital as a single-center retrospective cross-sectional study. The data is to collected through chart review of existing medical record of study site. The participants were predominantly of age group 11-15 years (52%), Male (66%) participants was more than females, locality wise distribution rural (90%), blood group distribution O+ (48%), Treatment duration 4- 6 days (54%), clinical presentation of fever (94%), Clinical profile such as Thrombocytopenia (78%) and NS+ (78%), Majority of population was treated with IV fluids and anti-pyretics (100%). Early diagnosis, accurate assessment and appropriate treatment as per national guideline based on WHO protocols will reduce the morbidity and mortality rate in pediatric population.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0976-044X
DOI:
10.47583/ijpsrr.2022.v74i01.005
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Global Research Online
Publication Date:
2022
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2575323-X
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