Clinical and Serological Profile of Dengue Patients.

Dengue is a major public health concern globally .Dengue fever continues to be a significant health problem especially in Northern region of India .The majority of dengue virus infections are managed conservatively,but complications may cause substantial morbidity and mortality .The present study is an observational study that was conducted in the department of general medicine of Acharya Shri Chander College Of Medical Sciences and Hospital over a period of 3 months .A total of 100 dengue positive patients were included in this study and classified into dengue and severe dengue .81% cases were primary dengue and 19% were secondary dengue cases. The most commonly involved were males 68%.Most common clinical manifestation was fever which was observed in 98% cases,followed by myalgia( 94% cases).Most common hemorrhagic manifestation noted was patechiae 16% followed by gum bleeding 9% cases.Case fatality was 1%.