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Dengue fever Hematological parameters: A study in hospital

Author(s) Mr. sukhraj singh, Dr. Nipun Bassi, Dr. Sandeep Singh
Country India
Abstract Introduction: Dengue fever has been known for more than a century in the tropical countries. Dengue fever is now the most common cause of arboviral disease in the world, with an estimated annual occurrence of 100 million cases of dengue fever and 250,000 cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever and a mortality rate of 25,000 per year. Most cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever are reported from Asia, where it is a leading cause of hospitalization and death among children. These tests may not be available in the periphery. So the hematological parameters like platelet count, hematocrit, lecocyte count and peripheral smear findings will aid in the diagnosis of Dengue Fever.
Materials and Methods: 100 cases with proven diagnosis of dengue by serology were taken. Detailed history, physical examination and investigations including Complete blood count, coagulation profile, Liver function tests were done. Their stay in hospital and outcome were observed.
Results: Dengue infection was more common in adult age group with slight male preponderance. It presented commonly as dengue fever with other constitutional symtoms. Petechial ecchymosis was the most common sign elicited clinically. Hematological findings like raised hemotocrit, platelet count and atypical lymphocytes were seen in majority of the cases. Supportive treatment was the mainstay mode of management. Overall mortality was seen in 2% of the cases.
Conclusion: Raised hematocrit, thrombocytopenia, leucopenia and atypical lymphocytes in the peripheral smear will aid in early diagnosis of Dengue infection. Early recognition and prevention rather than treatment of complications is most important for favourable outcome of the disease.
Keywords Dengue fever, Hematocrit Thrombocytopenia, Leucopenia ,Atypical lymphocyte
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-08-30
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.54438
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9z27p

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