Clinical Profile Of Dengue Fever in Children During an Outbreak in Rural Parts of Kozhikode in 2018-2019

Abstract

Abstract Objective: To study the clinical profile and outcome of dengue fever in children at a tertiary care hospital during an outbreak in Kozhikode. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted with a sample size of 120 children. The diagnosis of dengue fever was confirmed as per the standards, the data was analyzed, and summarized by descriptive statistics. Results: Severe dengue was seen in 8.5% cases. The mean age was 7.5 years and the male to female ratio was 1.2:1. The most common clinical manifestations were fever (99.5%), rash (57%), vomiting (52.5%), and Bicytopenia (60%). None of the participants in the study died. Conclusion: Identifying and treating patients at high risk of severe dengue requires a clinical assessment and close monitoring, especially in Indian settings with limited resources. It is also necessary to focus on anti-vector measures during rainy seasons and public awareness. Keywords: Dengue, Rural, Platelet counts, Complications, No deaths